Polygamy

[Seth]

I don't understand why other people and the "law" judge adults over something in which consenting adults agree.

 

The advantages of Polygamy on the human state are numerous provided that one overcomes ego.

 

Too bad that the average "religious" polygamist has nothing to with the average "logical" polygamist.

 

Heh heh heh

[DSTM]

Couldn't handle Polgamy,Seth.Bad enough putting up with one, with PMS.With say four,I would shoot myself.:eek::D

[Guest Wolfeymole]

He never thought about that angle Dougie. :rolleyes:

[Seth]

If you've mastered the art of putting up with one, you can put up with a million:D

 

Seriously, does anyone agree or disagree with my original post? Why or why not?

[DSTM]

I can't see any advantages,Seth.If one is happy in a relationship,there is no need to go this route.If your thinking along these lines,sever your relationship and play the field.

Can you elaborate on your first Post,as to the advantages you perceive?

Even if it was legal,I don't see an advantage,in the long term.

I would rather have one Monster coming at me with PMS,than an Army.:D

You are a brave Man,Seth.:D

I can't even get into the Bathroom,now with one.LOL

[Seth]

Keep in mind that Polygamy can be any combination of males and females.

 

Anyway, it was just a story in my local news, but no one is asking why it's illegal. IMO, having it illegal is a profound violation of human rights.

 

Possible advantages:

 

-Numerous adult role models for the kids.

-Kids wouldn't have to go to a daycare to be raised by strangers.

-Many financial benefits and less stress as such.

 

Well that's just off the top off my head, and refers to a healthy polygamist family.

[help4me]

Seth... there may be some advantages... but yet I can't seem to agree with it. IMO a relationship between adults should involve only two. Two people connecting on a deep level, two people devoting their lives to each other. Two people sharing the deepest level of intimacy and passion possible (not to be confused with sex). That type of commitment is hard to maintain with just one...let alone many.

 

But for arguments sake, let's add another adult in to the mix. Say you have two wives Seth. But for some reason the two ladies end up hating each other. Yet you love both of them deeply. What happens to you if you are forced to choose between them? When you are deeply connected to a person... when they hurt... you hurt too. What happens if you live longer than your wives? If you truly love each one of them... how will their deaths affect you? In a good marriage, your spouse should be your best friend as well. How many times can you lose your best friend?

 

I'm speaking only from a woman's point of view, and only on an emotional level.

[Seth]

Fair enough Bonnie, but again:

 

Who are you and I to criminalize an act in which consenting adults are willingly taking part in?

[help4me]

Fair enough Bonnie, but again:

 

Who are you and I to criminalize an act in which consenting adults are willingly taking part in?

 

Agreed

 

But then that reasoning could apply to other laws as well. Where should the line be drawn?

[Seth]

All the other laws in that regard punish those that deliberately hurt others. By definition, Polygamy is clearly nothing like that, as it's willing participants.

 

Do you have any specific law examples?

[AdvancedSetup]

Prostitution is between consenting adults but very few Countries allow it, right, wrong, or otherwise.

 

On a certain level I agree with you that unless it can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that couples participating in Polygamy is a direct cause of other undesirable outcome then I don't think the Government should govern that it is illegal. For the most part I do believe that Religion is the cause of such laws and similar laws. However a review of history and culture also shows that mankind without constraint from some form or fashion of leadership is not well at maintaining social structure which is required when there are large groups of people living in communities dependent on each other.

 

Basically though I believe that most laws (not all) are based on either majority or perceived majority of people that want or desire the specific law. Though there are numerous laws that I would venture to say that are on the books all over the World that few except an elite class have wanted.