Re: [UUPoly-L] Poly reality

["Lance A. Brown" <lance@bearcircle.net>]

wabaldwin@aol.com wrote:
> I don't think you're "pushing this too far", Kelly.
> 
> I'm just trying to understand why polygamy is perceived as being more
> exploitative than monogamy -- and why protections built into current
> monogamy couldn't be extended to polygamy.

That was my thought as well.  Most (all?) of the abuses that can occur
in a polygamous marriage can occur in a monogamous marriage and are
already covered by current laws, are they not?

What new abuses are possible in a polygamous marriage that aren't
covered under our existing laws?

--[Lance]

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