@@kevinchandler7356 Not necessarily just Utah. An Idaho legislator is trying to introduce a bill prohibiting government entities from issuing marriage licenses, only religious organizations would be authorized to do so. Yes, another libertarian wet dream, but it certainly implies plural marriages would be legal. Oh, Idaho is still trying to figure out if kids under 16 can legally marry.
I think it's weird, but how about the government shouldn't have a say on any type of marriage other than under age or with animals. Consensual adults should be free to choose what type of relationship they want to be in.
I could do with 5 husbands at times - 2 can do my cleaning for a start! However in practice for most countries the issue is only allowing one legal marriage which is the only way you can really operate tax allowances, legitimacy of children, inheritance, state benefits for those who do not earn much etc.
Polygamy is a great way to quickly boost a population, especially when girls are married off, that's why God gave Mormons visions! Your question prompted me to research, out of 200 sovereign states, 58 allow polygamy. Polyandry is virtually illegal in every state. Wikipedia, so take it with a grain of salt. Years ago, my anthropology professor discussed polyandry in hunter-gatherer societies. Females would stay in living arrangements with her birth family, but take as many husbands as she wanted, visiting back and forth. Her children would "belong" to her and her male relatives. Females had a relatively high status in such cultures because they were the gatherers, providing more reliable food sources. It's all about power! Thanks for the question.
@Opaque Rayne You don't understand the meaning of my comment because you took it out of context. Try again, especially consider that I am responding to Anna Vajda's somewhat humorous question.
