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That framework is rather simplistic, isn't it? What conceptual basis to you have for preventing a man from marrying, for example, his own brother? Or for prev
by defen 13y ago
That framework is rather simplistic, isn't it? What conceptual basis to you have for preventing a man from marrying, for example, his own brother? Or for preventing polygamy? Or are you suggesting we should allow those things also?
- ubernostrum 13y agoThe fact that it leads to things you might not personally approve of does not bother me. I have no issue with polygamy, for example, so long as everyone involved knows what they're getting into and consents to it (and I know a few people who are or have been in poly relationships, and see no reason why they shouldn't be able to formally commit in those relationships if they wish).
- defen 13y agoWell, the problem is that polygamy is not good for society, even though it is good for some individuals. You end up with a bunch of rich older men with multiple wives, and very limited romantic prospects for younger men. And you definitely don't want large numbers of sexually frustrated young men in your society. We've been moving in that direction (toward de-facto polygamy) for 50 some years now, with the pill, breakdown of traditional marriage, societal acceptance of premarital sex, etc. Luckily, entertainment outlets (porn, video games, etc) have also improved dramatically, providing an outlet for some, but I don't think that is necessarily to the benefit of society either.