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big_pimp_tim said:
it woud help them in the sense of consenting adults are allowed to marry, what was not allowed is now acceptable, why not polygamy also, when all are consenting. they will argue that changes are made, why not go one more and allow those that wanna marry who they choose, man, woman, or multiple mn or women.



As currently practiced in the USA there are significant social and governmental costs associated with polygyny. I believe you will find the highest rates of AFDC dependence are in Southeastern Utah where heretical sects of Mormonism continue the practice. The husband is legally married to only one wife while the others are viewed as single moms in the eyes of the law. Those other wives derive welfare benefits which in turn go to the father/husband.

Those of you that are married with children know that careing for a family is a tremendously expensive proposition. Can you imagine your present situation times 3 or 4? Very few of us could provide adequate support in that situation. It falls to the taxpayer to pick up the slack.

That is the present situation with polygyny. Would bringing the practice into legitimate marriage help or hurt? I don't know. Any of you guys have a theory?