Top 10 Reasons The US Should Legalize Polygamy

Top 10 Reasons The US Should Legalize Polygamy
Top 10 Reasons The US Should Legalize Polygamy

Top 10 Reasons The US Should Legalize Polygamy

What exactly is Polygamy?  Most of us think that it is the practice of a man marrying more than one wife and it is true, that is a specific form of polygamy known as polygyny.  Another form of polygamy is known as polyandry and is the practice of one woman having more than one husband.  While polygyny is the more common form of polygamy, polyandry has been known to be practiced in some cultures.

Polygamy has always been considered illegal in the USA; indeed declaring the practice illegal was one of the

requirements Utah had to fulfil in order to become a state of the USA.  Prior to that time polygamy had been considered legal in the territory and continued to be practiced long after the ban by a break-away sect of the Church of Latter Day Saints.  That ban has recently been challenged with a plural family bringing a case to Federal Court which resulted in a decision which ruled language banning ‘cohabitation’ was unconstitutional although the ruling did not prevent the state from refusing to issue multiple marriage licenses.  As such polygamy is considered a crime and perpetrators can be prosecuted for bigamy.

With the recent changes legalizing gay marriage many people feel it is time to reconsider the legal position of what might be considered by some to be an unconventional relationship and afford those who engage in them the same protections under the law as those in a traditional marriage.

Here are our top 10 reasons for legalizing polygamy.

10Polygamy Is a Valid Lifestyle Choice

Polgamy is Legit!

9There Are More Women Than Men In the World

More ladies than men equals sweet polgamy!

8Raising Children Is Easier

Two broads, at least, in every family makes wrastling young ones much easier!

7Polygamy Is Endorsed By Religions Worldwide

Religions love polygamy. Jesus had 8 wives!

6Polygamy Is Legal In Other Countries

Enlightened places like Saudia Arabia enjoy the fruits of polygamy!

5Polygamy Provides An In-Family Support Network

Polygamy. Whee!! Instant support system!

4Monogamy Is Not Natural

Monogamy is not natural

3Polygamy Prevents Adultery

Polygamy prevents adultery. No more sexy sneaking around!

2Polygamy Does Not Have To Mean One Man Lots Of Women

Polygamy could mean two men for every woman. Ha, ha, ha! Keep dreamin lady. Then get a job. Like a really amazing job!

1Polygamy Will Ensure All Surviving Spouses Are Legally Protected

Polygamy. All about spousal rights!