Poly-Stupidity

Number one among the things that are so stupid that only a committee of men could have thought them up is polygamy in the 21st century. Originally, I'm sure plural marriage had a practical aspect. The more members of the family, whether wives or children, the more workers in the fields and in the house. Non-Mormans even practiced a form of it. Every time I look at the over 100 year old cemetery in Dawes Arboretum, I see evidence of it. One man, four wives who died one after the other, and about ten children, some who died at birth or in infancy. He had his plural wives in a straight line but his intent was the same. Ok, 100 years ago, 200 years ago, I get it.

But now? Marriage is one of the most difficult things people do. When I was working full time, I often joked that I needed a wife to help out at home. But honestly, the dynamics of such a relationship are crazy. It's hard enought to keep one wife happy, according to Joe who actually didn't always do such a great job at that. But right back at you, JW. It's almost impossible some days to keep that one husband amused. I certainly would never have wanted plural husbands, but you notice that's not the recognized way of polygamy.

Back to that 21st century committee of men. That group was made up of perverts, abusers, control freaks, and just plain stupid. I am so glad these men are being prosecuted and found guilty.