By pop_weasal

September 29, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

Polygamy is certainly no more immoral than homosexuality. The main reason polygamy is illegal is because most women don’t like it, and women are the majority of voters. Diversity rules, but it doesn’t get much media fanfare when it oppresses polygamists.

By Lea

September 29, 2010 11:31 AM | Link to this

Polygamy isn’t the problem, it’s people having kids and NOT taking care of them. Women as well as men. If the family can take care of the kids - then who cares what they do behind closed doors? This is nothing different from open marriage.

By Squirrellygirl

September 29, 2010 12:00 PM | Link to this

It’s immoral. He didn’t actually marry the other women, so you can’t say it is against the law, unless they are getting welfare or foodstamps, or other gov’t assistance. Then they should all be thrown in jail. I feel sorry for their children. They have no good example to follow, and will be tramatized by all of this.

By Chris Metivier

September 29, 2010 12:15 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t do any of the women featured on this show, they’re hit. That’s the real travesty.

By Samantha

September 29, 2010 12:46 PM | Link to this

Why does it matter? Do we not have more important things to worry about in our country right now? Sheesh.

By virtue anderson

September 29, 2010 12:46 PM | Link to this

Polygamy is moral, ethical, spiritual, and legal abuse the very concept is harmful for every person involved. That type of relationship demoralizes, demeans, and lowers the self esteem of women. It gives men power to control finances and emotions. Speaking from a spiritual standpoint the bible calls for one woman and one man so anybody who lives outside the convenant has decided to live in sin. There is no excuse for that except for selfishness, lust,greed,pride,control,abuse,jealously,strife,arrogance,mental illness, it’s clear whats associated with that.

By bo peep

September 29, 2010 12:57 PM | Link to this

Polygamy when practiced as an openly agreed upon action between adults should not be illegal. Just like civil unions between same sex partners. Once again the government is crossing boundaries between church and state and trying to preach morality. That is not the job of the government.

By Bob540

September 29, 2010 1:07 PM | Link to this

As was noted, the guy is actually married to only one of the women. So legally that is not polygamy. Personally, I think plural marriage makes the most sense, for a number of reasons: More adults to bring in income and more adults to care for the children and the other adults. Much more secure than a two-person marriage IMO. The reason why it’s not permitted? That is due to the fear that some would amass numerous partners while others would be left out in the cold with no one to be with.

By hakko

September 29, 2010 1:25 PM | Link to this

Freedom of religion should constitutionally protect polygamy. We all know it never will, but I can certainly see how polygamy has an equal, if not better, case than same sex marriage to be consitutionally guaranteed/protected.

By Solo

September 29, 2010 1:37 PM | Link to this

In a free country the law should leave us alone. These people are hurting no one. The children are growing up with maternal love. Tell the authorities to but out.

By Union lover

September 29, 2010 1:41 PM | Link to this

It’s much better then a single Mom trying to make it on her own. Single parnt families are the root of the problems this nation faces.

By Common Sense

September 29, 2010 1:47 PM | Link to this

If the women involved don’t mind, then why should anyone else be concerned. It seems the government is always wanting more and more control over peoples lives.

By Two Cents

September 29, 2010 1:52 PM | Link to this

When I first saw the ad for this show - I couldn’t believe TLC would air it. I didn’t watch it because I don’t agree with it and it considered illegal here. Why don’t we air a show with child molesters and see how they live too?

By Common Sense

September 29, 2010 2:07 PM | Link to this

@ two cents, Sorry but I don’t get the connection between child molesters and so called bigamists’. Seems like kind of a stretch there to me. Just sayin.

By rm miamisburg

September 29, 2010 2:32 PM | Link to this

My ake is DID TLC not check with their Legal Dept before they taped any of these shows? Did they not ask HEY LEGAL DEPT, We are going to show XYZ and we want to know if it is Legal ? If they didn’t then someone asp is on the chopping black.

By McGuffy

September 29, 2010 2:47 PM | Link to this

There is nothing illegal going on here. You need to try comprehensive reading.

By gyzmo

September 29, 2010 3:30 PM | Link to this

It would be totally different if it was a women with 3 husbands instead of a man who cant get enough sex so he hides behind polygamy. These women need therapy! He needs to be put on a leash and tied to the front porch!

By Nohomo

September 29, 2010 4:06 PM | Link to this

@pop_weasal you said it best! Polygamy is certainly no more immoral than homosexuality! What they are doing NOT illegaL. He is only married to one women. The only thing he might be accused of is adultery which is illegal in Utah. BUT it is a misdemeanor at best. That don’t have S* on them. It doesn’t bother me at all. Personally I’m more disturbed by homosexuality than Polygamy.

By Read up on it first

September 29, 2010 4:36 PM | Link to this

“Under the Banner of Heaven” by Jon Krakauer. It’s a very detailed account of the FLDS in southwestern Colorado and Southeastern Utah and how destructive this set-up is. Many of the marriages are of teenage girls to men old enough to be their grandfathers, in communities where all the positions of power—police, social workers, etc., all belong to the church and do nothing to stop it. And many of the non-legal wives collect public assistance as “single” mothers. The family on the show doesn’t sound like part of the FDLS, but many of the books broader points about the devaluation of women and financial hardship would still apply.

By WhyTheHellDonTTheyMove

September 29, 2010 5:19 PM | Link to this

Why Don’t they just move? Its only illegal in a few states (and Utah happens to be one of them). I am sorry but its kind of stupid of them to broadcast a show on national television when they live in a state where its illegal. They definitely should have moved first.

By onlyInUtah

September 29, 2010 5:21 PM | Link to this

Why Don’t they just move? Its only illegal in a few states (and Utah happens to be one of them). I am sorry but its kind of stupid of them to broadcast a show on national television when they live in a state where its illegal. They definitely should have moved first.

By Hello!!!

September 29, 2010 7:34 PM | Link to this

Are you people dumb? They are not doing anything illegal!! Maybe adultery.We are not talking about underage girls, are we?! NO!!

By AZ-Buckeye

September 29, 2010 8:56 PM | Link to this

Problem is, we all pat to raise their children as all of the Mother’s who aren’t formally married get welfare for each child. That’s why they live in very nice houses and the men don’t need to work. Just have sex.

By single

September 29, 2010 9:15 PM | Link to this

If polygamy was legal I would probably get married. Since it isn’t, I just stay single.

By VegasVampire

September 30, 2010 1:35 AM | Link to this

Polygamy should be as legal. If one woman wants to be married to a whole bunch of men, then it’s ok.

By VegasVampire

September 30, 2010 1:36 AM | Link to this

Polygamy should be as legal. If one woman wants to be married to a whole bunch of men, then it’s ok.

By VegasVampire

September 30, 2010 1:36 AM | Link to this

Polygamy should be as legal. If one woman wants to be married to a whole bunch of men, then it’s ok.

By VegasVampire

September 30, 2010 1:37 AM | Link to this

Polygamy should be as legal. If one woman wants to be married to a whole bunch of men, then it’s ok.

By UrbanDweller

October 1, 2010 2:31 PM | Link to this

I guess I’m failing to see what the big deal is unless he is somehow using these wives to somehow get out of paying all of his taxes. If the state of Utah only recognizes one marriage then, really, what does it matter if he ‘marries’ other women? In the eyes of the stat they aren’t recognized as his wives, only the first one; however, if he wants to call them that, and they want to believe it, then more power to them.

By Mills

October 3, 2010 9:04 PM | Link to this

This is absolutly wrong! Gays cant marry at all but pologimists can have as many wifes/husbands they want how is that fair at all. Marrige is between a man and a woman not a man and 5 women.

By very opinionated

October 11, 2010 9:23 PM | Link to this

personally i feel if they aren’t harming their children or forcing them to do anything against their will then what is the issue. as for the police i think they should start worrying about children that aren’t getting treated well and ending up dead around this world due to violence and not having a good steady home

By JC

October 13, 2010 2:38 PM | Link to this

This man is not a fundamentalist Mormon. 3 out of 4 of his “wives” work outside the home. They wear pants, watch TV, and each wife doesn’t have a separate house. He may want to say that he’s a fundamentalist Mormon, but he probably just assumes no one will contradict him because FLDS people don’t watch TV!

By Twilight

October 16, 2010 3:06 PM | Link to this

These people aren’t breaking the law. Kody is only legally married to his first wife, Meri. The rest are “spiritual” wives.

By In all fairness

November 10, 2010 9:11 AM | Link to this

I think polygamy is wrong. That being said, if he is only legally married to one person, where is the crime? Separation of church and state says he can “spiritually” do whatever he wants if those women are dumb enough to go along with it. They should all be prosecuted for welfare fraud if they are using public money to raise children their “spiritual” beliefs can’t take care of.

By In all fairness

November 10, 2010 9:17 AM | Link to this

I think polygamy is wrong. That being said, if he is only legally married to one person, where is the crime? Separation of church and state says he can “spiritually” do whatever he wants if those women are dumb enough to go along with it. They should all be prosecuted for welfare fraud if they are using public money to raise children their “spiritual” beliefs can’t take care of.

By Lucy

January 2, 2011 4:34 PM | Link to this

Polygamy is not illegal for, as some seem to think, primarily moral reasons. It is illegal because there is nothing in America’s laws on marital tax exemptions, insurance policies, welfare and whatnot that provides for unions of more than two people. Legalizing polygamy would mean writing a plethora of new laws to regulate it, and would likely cause insurance premiums to increase. Other countries has provisions set in place, but America does not. To legalize it now would cause a huge upheaval to the system (unlike, for instance, gay marraige, which would require very little change to the system). Incidentally, according to sacred texts, Judiasm, Christianity, Islam,and some sects of Mormonism allow polygamy, so it doesn’t seem to be a religious issue.

By Lucy

January 2, 2011 4:35 PM | Link to this

Polygamy is not illegal for, as some seem to think, primarily moral reasons. It is illegal because there is nothing in America’s laws on marital tax exemptions, insurance policies, welfare and whatnot that provides for unions of more than two people. Legalizing polygamy would mean writing a plethora of new laws to regulate it, and would likely cause insurance premiums to increase. Other countries has provisions set in place, but America does not. To legalize it now would cause a huge upheaval to the system (unlike, for instance, gay marraige, which would require very little change to the system). Incidentally, according to sacred texts, Judiasm, Christianity, Islam,and some sects of Mormonism allow polygamy, so it doesn’t seem to be a religious issue.

By Jared

March 14, 2011 3:29 AM | Link to this

There is nothing wrong with this. They are all consenting adults. Stop forcing your moral opinions upon others. Who said your moral thoughts/judgment/opinions are correct. Old testament Bible supported multiple wives. Just look at Father Abraham…had many sons…with many wives

By Jake

March 28, 2011 1:12 AM | Link to this

@whythehelldonttheymove- Polygamy is illegal in ALL 50 states. @McGuffy- comprehensive reading should enlighten you about the laws concerning Adultery as illegal, and also the fact that many states include “Commonwealth Marriages” in their polygamy laws. These people are blatantly disrespecting and breaking the law and TLC is advertising this criminal offense. If the state police dont charge and convict them,even with all the insurmountable documented evidence (courtesy of TLC),it would be a travesty of the American justice system.

By ceelo

March 28, 2011 1:31 AM | Link to this

Why dont they move to another state? More like why dont they move to another country! If they want to be Americans and enjoy american freedoms then they Must respect American Laws. Otherwise, I know several Muslim nations that would gladly welcome them.