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Post by Biglover1 on Mar 20, 2011 18:00:26 GMT -5
Hello,
I'm a longtime lurker, first time poster! I really enjoy this board and everyone's comments, some great insight and input.
Does anyone on here watch the reality series Sister Wives? The first episode of this season is such a parallel to the last 2 seasons of Big Love. Kory (the husband) had 3 wives and just added a 4th and the season's first episode has him "outing" the family on the Today Show, he felt this would "free" them all and further their faith. Of course the kids ha d no choice in the matter as they went off to public school. The similarity in the fathers is very spot-on.
The next episode deals with the fallout and charges being brought against Kory.
BigLover
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Post by miceelf on Mar 20, 2011 19:51:05 GMT -5
I've only seen one episode, but it was interesting. I looked it up on Wikipedia and found out some interesting things. Kory, the husband, was contending the same thing I've thought for a long time -- how can the government come after them, when he only has one legal marriage, and the others are "spiritual unions". They are supporting all of the kids, no indication that they get any kind of government aid, so why would the government care?
However, the court is saying that they can still be prosecuted for polygamy because the definition of marriage goes beyond the marriage ceremony, and includes co-habitation. So if they are considered his common-law wives, it's polygamy and prosecutable. But they've also said they don't have the resources to come after polygamists when there are no child abuse/endangerment charges involved. The family has hired a constitutional lawyer. Will be interesting to see how it all turns out if it goes to court.
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Post by Biglover1 on Mar 20, 2011 20:08:07 GMT -5
While i dont agree w/polygamy based on true accounts i've read and its tendency to oppress women, i dont see how they can go after polygamists when men who impregnant multiple women and dont support them arent really prosecuted. Then you have the issue of gay partners who are married in one state and live in another where it's not recognized but not prosecuted. It would be hard to stand up against those precendences. All very interesting from a legal stanpoint.
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Post by adorabella on Mar 20, 2011 21:23:38 GMT -5
I've seen the first season of Sister Wives. Personally, I don't care if people of consenting age are polygamists. It's none of my business and I think the government/police officers have bigger fish to fry than a family that takes care of its own and doesn't cause anyone trouble.
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Post by southernsong on Mar 20, 2011 22:09:23 GMT -5
I've only seen one episode, but it was interesting. I looked it up on Wikipedia and found out some interesting things. Kory, the husband, was contending the same thing I've thought for a long time -- how can the government come after them, when he only has one legal marriage, and the others are "spiritual unions". They are supporting all of the kids, no indication that they get any kind of government aid, so why would the government care? However, the court is saying that they can still be prosecuted for polygamy because the definition of marriage goes beyond the marriage ceremony, and includes co-habitation. So if they are considered his common-law wives, it's polygamy and prosecutable. But they've also said they don't have the resources to come after polygamists when there are no child abuse/endangerment charges involved. The family has hired a constitutional lawyer. Will be interesting to see how it all turns out if it goes to court. This is why the government needs to get out of the marriage business all together. They have no right to say that my husband and I are married or not - that is a religious thing. If they insist on having something like a civil union, fine (though I really don't think they need to do that either - just have everyone file taxes individually), but they have no right to dictate what a marriage is and isn't. |
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Post by kambria on Mar 20, 2011 22:12:07 GMT -5
What channel does this show come on and at what time?
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Post by miceelf on Mar 21, 2011 0:03:32 GMT -5
I've only seen one episode, but it was interesting. I looked it up on Wikipedia and found out some interesting things. Kory, the husband, was contending the same thing I've thought for a long time -- how can the government come after them, when he only has one legal marriage, and the others are "spiritual unions". They are supporting all of the kids, no indication that they get any kind of government aid, so why would the government care? However, the court is saying that they can still be prosecuted for polygamy because the definition of marriage goes beyond the marriage ceremony, and includes co-habitation. So if they are considered his common-law wives, it's polygamy and prosecutable. But they've also said they don't have the resources to come after polygamists when there are no child abuse/endangerment charges involved. The family has hired a constitutional lawyer. Will be interesting to see how it all turns out if it goes to court. This is why the government needs to get out of the marriage business all together. They have no right to say that my husband and I are married or not - that is a religious thing. If they insist on having something like a civil union, fine (though I really don't think they need to do that either - just have everyone file taxes individually), but they have no right to dictate what a marriage is and isn't. The biggest problems I can see with all married individuals filing taxes separately is who gets the tax deductions for children, mortgage interest, etc. There are some legal issues when it comes to marriage. If a man is incapacitated, say in a coma, and he has more than one wife, who should have the say-so if he hasn't established a medical proxy? That said, if a married couple is in agreement with the idea of plural marriage, everyone is a legal adult, and they are taking care of their own, not living on the public dole, then I don't think it's the government's business at all if the other women join the family in "spiritual unions". |
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Post by withay on Mar 21, 2011 0:06:05 GMT -5
What channel does this show come on and at what time? TLC and I think it is also on Sunday nights with lots of reruns! |
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