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48. Ok, "...Self-absorbed much?" more than just anger issues.

Reply to get the red out (Reply #17)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 07:10 PM

Feb 2013

Project much?

Seriously you bring this thread to mind

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018315910

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Interesting - is there a progressive argument against polygamy? [View all] celtics23 Feb 2013 OP

I've wondered about that question before, too. loudsue Feb 2013 #1

If its truly voluntary and the participants free will, choice should prevail ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #4

Well Polygamy usually refers to one man with multiple wives fasttense Feb 2013 #53

Well, all us progressives just love slavery get the red out Feb 2013 #2

How about if the question is restricted to consenting adults only? AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #6

It is the MAJORITY of the issue get the red out Feb 2013 #7

Problem is, they do it anyway. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #8

"bringing into the light" get the red out Feb 2013 #10

As I said, allowing it is not 'endorsing it'. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #13

+100! Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #15

Consenting behavior get the red out Feb 2013 #18

If it's not consenting, then it is actionable under law regardless of whether polygamy is legal AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #19

Yea, that will be "enforced" get the red out Feb 2013 #20

Most people worldwide, or just in the US? AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #22

Hell get the red out Feb 2013 #25

I would think that being told you'll 'burn in hell' is less damaging than enabling physical dependen AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #27

What I was trying to say get the red out Feb 2013 #34

Not in the US. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #35

In jail you know your sentence at least get the red out Feb 2013 #36

I agree, insofar as the particulars vary. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #41

Free will misswizard1 Feb 2013 #24

Someone has anger issues. Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #16

Human Rights issues get the red out Feb 2013 #17

In fairness, you got pretty angry above. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #21

Of course I am passionate get the red out Feb 2013 #23

I am not indirectly supporting it. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #26

I will go for something get the red out Feb 2013 #30

That could lead into another discussion. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #33

We need to value rights in this coutry get the red out Feb 2013 #38

Ok, "...Self-absorbed much?" more than just anger issues. Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #48

Lame misswizard1 Feb 2013 #28

While that poster wasn't terribly diplomatic about pointing it out AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #32

"I was clearly attacked upthread" misswizard1 Feb 2013 #37

By all means, cite where I 'dished it out'. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #39

"In fairness, you got pretty angry above." misswizard1 Feb 2013 #42

Bullshit-tastic. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #44

Yes, assumptions are dangerous, I may have incorrectly assumed the anger attack came from you but... misswizard1 Feb 2013 #45

Strawman argument. Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #49

Not enough depth in the gene pool. The incidence of birth defect is very high in Utah. marble falls Feb 2013 #3

hiding misswizard1 Feb 2013 #5

I was surprised when visiting Salt Lake City, that a high end department store in the mall, Cleita Feb 2013 #12

The entire history of polygamy as actually practiced. nt geek tragedy Feb 2013 #9

In theory, no. I don't think there is one against polyandry either. Cleita Feb 2013 #11

Precisely. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #14

I don't think there is any argument against it, just a need for serious regulation. mostlyalurker Feb 2013 #29

There is nothing illegal about voluntary living arrangements jberryhill Feb 2013 #31

Do women ever get to have half a dozen husbands? IADEMO2004 Feb 2013 #40

Yes. It is rare, and that rarity is an example of our mostly patriarchal society AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #43

Why does polygamy refer-in concept-only to 1 man w/multiple women? How about 1 woman w/multiple men? hue Feb 2013 #46

That is a heterosexist way of putting it cprise Feb 2013 #51

The Argument Against is Simple – Overpopulation PNW_Dem Feb 2013 #47

There are several good progressive arguments against it: cprise Feb 2013 #50

Yeah - more than one wife would kill me. Gorp Feb 2013 #52

Marriage is a partnership that gains some of its value from freedom fighter jh Feb 2013 #54

99% of the time polygamy is under patriarchal religions katchalater Mar 2013 #55

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Hello ~ holywomenonearthnow5 In_The_Wind May 2013 #57