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I notice there is great interest in seeing Polygamous relationships in a TV reality setting. However with the recent show "Sister Wives" some may become more shy of 'showing off' their lifestyle. See more on it here: Source 3

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With much of the people frowning on this lifestyle I can see where most would want to try and keep it out of the publics eye. But I also see more coming out and saying it is a great choice for them.

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Yes, we would love to tell the world about polygamy. That various groups practice polygamy different and too a large extend because of their leadership. We like to tell our story because of the gross misrepresentation by the news media and some people that seem to have had a bad experience with polygamy when growing up.

I realize that sensationalism sells. I mean, what can you really learn from a bus tour through Colorado City and Hillmore. Where you hear the point of view of an ex FLDS member? I have been there, talked to people, know some families. And like anything else some are good and no doubt some are tyrants. Is that any different in the rest of our monogamous societies? Look at their stats in wife abuse, incest, r-pe, are we condemning monogamy because of these stats, no, prosecute and deal with those social issues. There are laws on the books that deal with that. But that does not mean that we go into a city and round up all the kids in the community.

OK back at the issue. The problem you face is that you might either loose your job, get arrested, etc when you do speak up. I mean look at the latest TV show TLC and the arrest of Kody right after the airing of the show. Here you have a man that is living with 4 ladies. None of them entered into a relationship before the minimum age. None of them was forced, it was their own free will and wanting to live their life with each other. Children cared and loved for, no welfare, social work issues. Kids are well adjusted, no community issues with them as is so rampant with so many kids nowadays.

So, were is the problem? If we have no other problems to spent our tax dollars on, well, I guess we are doing pretty good.

Are we hunting down adulterers. Married people that have a mistress on the side? Oh it is rampant and we all know it. You can apparently go on the internet and find somebody locally to [abuse]. My gosh what a sick society we have become. But that is different right? Right? It is also OK to toss your spouse out the door every 5-7 years and get an new one, and probably younger. And same gender relationships is OK and they can adopt children etc. That's all OK right?

So in the end, you either take the risk and speak up, or swallow the lies and go underground. It's a situation we seem not be able to win at the moment. [..]

Thank you.

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JB: No need to become graphic or talk about religion

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Robert9876, I know you are passionate about this Topic and I do like that you give your side of the equation, but keep in mind a few things about how things are Discussed here. This Thread is "Polygamy An Answer To Social Ills?" in the Culture, Travel, Etiquette & Traditions Board. The angle of Discussion is to debate whether Polygamy in itself is an answer to social ills. It is not about a particular Religious group or religious belief, it is also not meant to go into any TV shows. We do in fact have specific Threads for that, hence you will notice my references to other Threads and the links they can be Discussed. Here are some:

Polygamy TV Shows:

* Sister Wives: Source 6
* My Husband's Three Wives: Source 6
* Polygamy: Forbidden Love - Source 2
* Big Love: Source 8

Earlier I gave the Polygamy Tours Thread: Source 4

At the top of this Thread right under "Related Information to Polygamy An Answer To Social Ills?" you will also notice related Threads that go into the religious angle. Now why don't we allow 'religion' in Topics in a Culture Board you might ask? The answer is quite simple... Not everyone believes the same. There may be people living Polygamy that do not believe in a god, Muslims practice polygamy as well and so forth. The angle of religion complicates things better suited for religious related Threads that cover that. Some people just want to know if socially it can solve anything and not a belief system.

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Comments: This might seem appealing for security and a way to have someone care for you but it really isn't. Depending on how many you add to the family you will have your work cut out for you. In addition to whatever responsibilities you have for your own children you also see to helping other children plus your husbands other wives as well. The most lonely part is the days when you really need your husband is the days the other wife needs him too. I always felt like I was in a competition for attention, its not a nice feeling.

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What do you guys think about this huge polygamous family in India? The husband has 39 wives , 94 children , 14 daughters in law and 33 grandchildren and they all live in ONE house.

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Well, having that many wives, seems kind of hard to make it work but obvious the guy does it. I do not know how you can have a deep relationship with all of them including the children. But, if the alternative is to be single, out on the street in India, maybe no income, no family, well this arrangement might very well provide everybody what they are after. Including the community that does not have to look after all these "single" ladies.