Why is polygamy/polyandry illegal in the United States?
Q. Is there a good solid reason why the government can interfere in an arrangement made by consenting adults (*emphasis on 'consenting adults'*)? I would love to hear your logical feedback from any perspective. If there is no solid reason for laws prohibitting polygamy in the U.S., then what do you believe is the irrational reason why the government can impose laws against the affairs of consenting adults? Cultural tabboo, perhaps? Or else what?
Asked by Agent RQ - Fri Jun 11 14:20:52 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it is a tax dodge. There is nothing to stop you in 49 states from living in polygamous/polyandrous relationship. However all benefits from being married are designed purely for couples, not multiples. You can't expect to get get tax breaks, health benefits, or special legal rights such as power of attorney. Polygamy/polyandry would require a large number of laws to be designed specifically for these relationships, as there are a large number of laws, benefits, and rights which are designed only for couples. Allowing the term marriage to be expanded to an unlimited number of individuals in a relationship would force changes to most of the ways that we tax and own property, as well as raising other matters. For instance, organized… [cont.]
Answered by New name, it must be spring! - Fri Jun 11 14:54:44 2010

Where can I find the % of people who are in mono, poly, and polyandry marriages?
Q. Need help please cannot find the stats anywhere...
Asked by amy - Sun Mar 8 15:39:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I couldn't find any percentages for the different types of marriages, although Wikipedia has a very complete article on multiple marriage partners that gives some data. According to Wikipedia, of the 1231 societies throughout recorded history, 186 were monogamous, 453 allowed occasional polygamy, and 588 allowed frequent polygamy. However, only four societies have ever practiced polyandry, the practice being largely confined to nomadic Tibetans in Nepal and China. Contemporary Muslims practice polygamy only in traditional Arab cultures, such as Saudi Arabia, as well as West and East Africa, although the custom is somewhat limited since it requires some wealth to support more than one wife. Both Roman Catholicism and all Protestant… [cont.]
Answered by Evelyn S - Mon Mar 9 03:22:40 2009

Is polygamy (both polygyny and polyandry) legal in Japan?
Q. I'm Japanese but I haven't been living in Japan... I'm embarrassed to ask my family because they'll think that I want to be involved in polygamy lol... is it legal in Japan? Thanks :) Prophet - My boyfriend is Indo-Chinese. I love all good people equally.
Asked by LibertySoundRange - Sun Aug 3 10:02:46 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You can only be legally married to one person at once in Japan. However-if you do something strange for the sake of your religion in Japan, the authorities are unlikely to step in unless you start putting Sarin on the subway or something like that.
Answered by michinoku2001 - Sun Aug 3 12:39:58 2008