What's Next, Bigamy? [Does CA Prop 8 overturn signal polygamy next?]

Fox News ^ | August 5, 2010 | Peter Ferrara

[2ndDivisionVet]

Yesterday’s ruling by a California federal court striking down the state’s ban on gay marriage opens a constitutional Pandora’s Box.

The court ruled that the gay marriage ban violates the Equal Protection Clause because homosexuals should be just as free to marry whoever they choose as heterosexuals. The court concluded that there is no rational basis for a distinction between the marriage of a man and a woman and the marriage of a man and a man.

Whether the failure to see any rational distinction there is itself rational will be decided on appeal. But as of now the decision has established a constitutional right to gay marriage. When did the people ever decide to adopt that in the Constitution?

If that decision stands, it will be a precedent for other challenges to state marriage laws. If there is no rational basis for a distinction between heterosexual marriage and homosexual marriage, is there a rational basis for a distinction between bigamy or polygamy and monogamy?

If a woman wants to marry the man she loves, what is the rational basis for saying she can’t do so just because she is married to another man who she says she also loves?

[2ndDivisionVet]

I have my eye on a certain redhead and a Filipina./s

[NoLibZone]

Marry your kids to avoid inheritance taxes.

Sexless marriages are Legal.

[rbg81]

I’ll probably get flamed big time for this, but (frankly) I don’t see too many downsides to polygamy. Given that so many women can’t find husbands and so many marriages produce no children, polygamy might not be a bad thing. In addition, I think this would save many marriages from divorce—instead of cheating, the guy would just take another wife. If some guy wants to build a dynasty (and can afford it), more power to him. It would probably be cheaper too (fewer divorces, and kids cheaper by the dozen to raise). Of course, my wife would NEVER go for it.

[HerrBlucher]

The Judge’s basis for throwing out prop 8 certainly does accomodate polygamy, and incestuous marriage. And there are activist polygamy groups that are now ready to pounce and I don’t blame them.

[taillightchaser]

I saw a really sexy goat the other day, but my dog got jealous.

[ALPAPilot]

Whether the failure to see any rational distinction there is itself rational will be decided on appeal.

One has to wonder how the lawyers of old look down on todays legal arguments. "I don't understand why X is true, therefore X is false." If Aristotle was alive today he would be rolling over in his grave.

[MrPiper]

Can I marry my goldfish??? Wow,, another deduction!! Yea!!!

[Regulator]

The court concluded

Nah, it was just one old Castro District rump ranger

Why make it sound dignified when it isn't

[HerrBlucher]

If Aristotle was alive today he would be rolling over in his grave.

Is that like a Koan, man?

[jrg]

I also have no problem with bigamy.

any male dumb enough to have multiple wives, who, when in close proximity to each other, will synchronize their cycles, deserves what he gets.

[EternalVigilance]

Four states were only allowed in the Union if they forever swore off polygamy.

This judge’s opinion is nonsense, not law.

[Domandred]

I agree completely. It’s basically a self inflicted punishment. I mean what sane male would want nagging in stereo, let alone surround sound.

[MrPiper]

I mean what sane male would want nagging in stereo, let alone surround sound.

You know my wife???

[Ronin]

Polygamy has a long history all over the world. Gay marriage, none.

[MrPiper]

I mean what sane male would want nagging in stereo, let alone surround sound

If I knew at 19, what I know now at 50,, I would move near a Whore house,,, and find a job...

a lot more sex for a lot less money!!!

[SunkenCiv]

See, this would be the perfect time for Sam Kinison's routine about the Gay Terminator, but I'd have the imprint of a pair of size 11s on my keister. ;') Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.

• Jerry Brown urges judge to allow same-sex marriages to resume while opponents wait on appeal
• Schwarzenegger, Brown Oppose Stay of Same-Sex Ruling
• Schwarzenegger calls for same-sex weddings
• Source: CA Prop 8 held to be unconstitutional under due process and equal protection.
• TCA: TLC Orders Polygamist Reality Show 'Sister Wives'

[pyx]

If Aristotle was alive today he would be rolling over in his grave.

Burying Aristotle alive would not be a good thing. :)

[Foolsgold]

UGG send all the women out to work, the braves hunt, fish during day and make love all night. No taxes, no fee's no bureaucrats, and white man thinks he can improve on Indian way of life.

[heye2monn]

who are we to judge, when it comes to love?

Seriously, these liberals and conservative idiots acting like liberals will ruin the institution of marriage.

[Tzimisce]

The guy just asserted that people have a RIGHT to get married.

So yes, does polygamy fall under "Equal protection"? There are many religions that practice it.

What about marrying 12/13 year old girls? Do they have a "right" to get married?

How will this effect the mail order bride business?

Yeah - this judge has really done a screw job on the legal system.