Marrying more than 1 person

My opponent states that if the husband is strained financially, he may divorce his wives. However, most of these wives may be unemployed and may be housewives. By doing this, he puts an enormous financial burden on the wife, and any family she has. Even for wives that are employed, it would be difficult for them to support themselves. These problems in turn, affect the economy in a negative aspect, because the wives may rely on the law to support them. Not only that, but such a divorce can also tie into the emotional aspects of polygamy. If the husband divorces the wife because she and her family are a financial burden, not because of a failed relationship, it can send them into a downwards spiral. The husband wouldn't even have to tell them personally. They were used. They may fall into depression because of this, and start doing things that are illegal. The same applies to the belief that all spouses will live in the same household. This is in no way realistic. However, lets say that it was done. There would be financial benefits, that much could be true. However, hostile emotions between the spouses would be constant. They would constantly be bickering, and fighting in the household. In this case, the occupants won't live there very long, or stay married to their spouse very long either. Not to mention, children would suffer too. Some of the wives may, however, be married more for sexual satisfaction, than for love itself. No, its not something you can stop. Nor would anyone have the right to. However, this too, ties in with the emotional burdens and problems of polygamy. Trust is lost, jealousy is constant, and so on. Eventually, it may lead to divorce, which, as previously stated, will affect the individuals, and quite possibly, the community as well. My second contention was, polygamy being linked to negative consequences, such as poverty, child abuse, etc. My opponent didn't directly attack my second contention, therefore, it still stands. However, for clarity, I will be restating the main importance of my second contention. There are a lot of crimes, commonly linked with polygamy. They can range from emotional, to physical, to sexual abuse. However, there are also more crimes linked with polygamy, besides abuse. From, "Crimes Associated with Polygamy: The Need for a Coordinated State and Federal Response", "...investigate suspected offenses such as organized crime, racketeering, white collar crime, and abuse of women and children". My third contention was the devastating emotional effect polygamy can have on people, and the way its viewed by religions, and by the public. My opponent didn't attack my third contention, therefore, it still stands. However, for clarity, I will be restating the main importance of my third contention. By marrying multiple people, some of the spouses may feel that they are being used, or that the love isn't real. This can lead to divorce, depression, and other problems. This could last for years, and may even lead to other severe problems. Polygamy, is also viewed very negatively by the public, and by religions. People often view it as something morally and ethically wrong, and because of this, it could become increasing difficult to approach people, or to get a job somewhere. There is no doubt, the polygamist will be judged. Religions will also, no doubt, try to do something about this. Religion holds a lot of sway over people. Especially when it comes to politics, and moral and ethical subjects. Its very likely that religions will try to interfere, and do something about it. Polygamy is not beneficial in any way, whatsoever. Thank you.