Marrying more than 1 person

Polygamy - the practice or custom of having more than wife of husband at the same time. Marriage - the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman as partners in a relationship. You believe that the law limits our freedom, doesn't disrupt the community, and makes it easier for the household and its occupants. Polygamy, is illegal for several reasons. Legitimate reasons, such as the consequences of polygamy, the ethical and moral problems it poses, and the problems it can have on the individuals themselves. You stated that polygamy does not disrupt anyone in the community, or society. However, that is incorrect, seeing as how it poses several problems. At an moral and ethical standpoint, it is typically seen as wrong. Not only that, but there are also several problems that are common when it comes to polygamy, these problems tend to break the law, and be criminal. There are also financial problems too. In most polygamous marriages, the wives usually live in separate households. This would put an obvious strain on the husband. And, you claim that polygamy being illegal limits our freedoms. However, if polygamy was legal, there would be financial problems with the husband and wives, religions, crime, and more. C1: Polygamy, poses a lot of problems financially, and not just for the individuals, it also poses problems to the country. In most polygamous marriages, if not all, each wife has their own household, and possibly their own kids too. In a situation like this, the husband would have to support each and every one of these wives. He'd have to pay for medical expenses, household maintenance, children, etc. That affects the husband, and his spouses. However, that could also affect the community. How? By using welfare. Which is paid for by taxpayers. By you. Do you honestly want to pay taxes to help out people who leech off of society? C2: Polygamy, in general, is linked to a lot of bad things. Poverty, child abuse, domestic abuse, etc. Its situations like this that change people, or give them horrible experiences early on in life. If there is any abuse going on at home, then life would be absolutely horrible. Especially if they have to deal with poverty on top of that too. However, there are also sexual crimes mixed in too. Rape, molesting, and so on. Not a very pretty picture. Especially if its all happening to a child. C3: Not to mention, polygamy can have a devastating emotional effect on people, and it is also typically seen as morally and ethically wrong. Especially by religions. Marriage is the union of two individuals, and most the time, people marry out of love for each other. Not only that, but that is what the majority of people consider as well. However, when a husband goes and marries more women, they essentially tell their other wife, "you aren't good enough for me", or, "you can't satisfy me". Its a painful message. And it will often lead to depression, divorce, and other problems. Not only that, but religions don't agree with it either. And religions hold a lot of power. It is likely that religions will do something about it. And, even for those who aren't religious, most consider it to be wrong. People who know about it might avoid you, employers might not hire you, the list goes on. Why? Because society is judgmental and unforgiving. Also, one of the main purposes of polygamy, is to increase the population. This is primarily used in developing countries. The population of children is used for labor. Yes, labor. And, a disgusting, yet true reason for polygamy, could be for sexual satisfaction for men. One more thing, polygamy is disliked so much by society, that it can even affect political decisions, and even the country itself. A prime example, could be the state of Utah. Back when polygamy was still legal in Utah, it was a U.S. territory. It took years for Utah to finally become a U.S. state. Which, only happened because the government wouldn't make it a state unless they got rid of polygamy. Polygamy should not be legalized, because it poses financial problems, is typically linked with crime, abuse, and other problems, and it can have a devastating emotional effect on people. Thank you.