Posted on 09/28/2005 5:18:08 PM PDT by bahblahbah
The Netherlands and Belgium were the first countries to give full marriage rights to homosexuals. In the United States some politicians propose “civil unions” that give homosexual couples the full benefits and responsibilities of marriage. These civil unions differ from marriage only in name.
Meanwhile in the Netherlands polygamy has been legalised in all but name. Last Friday the first civil union of three partners was registered. Victor de Bruijn (46) from Roosendaal “married” both Bianca (31) and Mirjam (35) in a ceremony before a notary who duly registered their civil union.
“I love both Bianca and Mirjam, so I am marrying them both,” Victor said. He had previously been married to Bianca. Two and a half years ago they met Mirjam Geven through an internet chatbox. Eight weeks later Mirjam deserted her husband and came to live with Victor and Bianca. After Mirjam’s divorce the threesome decided to marry.
Victor: “A marriage between three persons is not possible in the Netherlands, but a civil union is. We went to the notary in our marriage costume and exchanged rings. We consider this to be just an ordinary marriage.”
Asked by journalists to tell the secret of their peculiar relationship, Victor explained that there is no jealousy between them. “But this is because Mirjam and Bianca are bisexual. I think that with two heterosexual women it would be more difficult.” Victor stressed, however, that he is “a one hundred per cent heterosexual” and that a fourth person will not be allowed into the “marriage.” They want to take their marriage obligations seriously: “to be honest and open with each other and not philander.”
what will they say when some guy shows up with his favorite donkey and wants to marry?
He looks like Doctor Evil.
As long as the donkey can bray his consent.
What is the penatly for bigomy? Two wives. Ba Dump Bump!
That's a point. On the other hand, Jews once practiced polygamy, too, and I don't think that should be relevant if a Jewish person were running for President.
I'm dubious about Romney, but not especially because of Mormons' history of polygamy.
later sick freak Rick Santorum was right pingout.
In Iowa, we just had a woman found guilty of being married to three men at the same time. She's to spend a couple of days in jail.
I imagine it's only a matter of time before someone will be able to marry their dog, cat, horse, mule, cow, snake, gerbil....
thanks, ickily.
Far more legitimate than a gay marriage, with plenty of historical and Biblical precedent. If they can actually make it work, fine.
What about Floppy ? Can't he get in on this deal ?
Don't quit your day job :)
A couple days in jail?
At least she will be able to get a bit of rest.
I bet the wedding night was one to remember!
Ahh, I did not want my mind to go there.
Ugh, he looks like Dr. Evil...
LQ
Bet the divorce lawyers are drooling over this one.
What!? They married Dr. Evil?
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