Man and Wife, and Man {Mark Steyn}

Steyn online ^ | November 10, 2026 | Mark Steyn

[Salman]

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Throuples, foursomes and other multi-partner relationships can now register as domestic partners in a Los Angeles County city after its city council unanimously approved new legal protections for polyamorous couples.

West Hollywood passed the ordinance Tuesday after it was introduced by Mayor John Heilman.

The only surprise to me about this development is that it's taken this long. Official semi-recognition of Islamic polygamy is well established in the UK, Canada, France and elsewhere. Sooner or later, some enterprising non-Muslims would demand a piece of the polyamorous action. As the late Kathy Shaidle liked to say, more KY for the slippery slope!

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: california

[ryderann]

So...does one of the spouse’s insurance cover ALL of the spouses?

[fwdude]

"The only surprise to me about this development is that it's taken this long."

It hasn't taken that long. Two major cities in Marxistchusetts passed similar laws granting recognition to multiple-partner households more than 5 years ago.

[T.B. Yoits]

Encourage them. We appreciate the warning signs.

[caddie]

I don't understand, other than to attribute it to the cowardice of state and federal law enforcement agencies, judges, and lawmakers, how in the world municipalities can declare themselves immune to state and federal laws, and nobody does anything about it.

Why are there Sanctuary Cities? They exist in no federal or state law.

Why are there Gun Free zones in certain cities. They exist in no state or federal laws.

Why is this outrageous violation of state marriage law allowed to exist?

Why are the worthless government officials not enforcing our laws?

[DugwayDuke]

Bigamy is illegal in all fifty states.

[gdzla]

Get over it ya prude! Didn’t you watch the movie “Paint Your Wagon”?
It’s a brand new day. Get out and party!

[Vaduz]

Who’s the first to get STD