You still haven't stated how polygamy is a step in the right direction. smh
You're not worried about racism/white supremacy? But you're worried about our condition. Our condition exists because of many factors. The biggest one being racism/white supremacy. smh
I thought I mentioned that fostering a child's development is a step in the right direction.
No, not really, I am more concerned about our condition and us. Worrying about them requires that my brain be focused on them rather than helping our condition. My time is way to valuable to be worried about them.
No. Let's just say the brotha didn't quite buy into it from the perspective of saving our kids via the village concept.
I guess he was/is still approaching it from the physical nature?
True, circumstances do not exist, but don't you agree that in this type of situation, the BEST circumstances should exist BEFORE you take on a lifestyle that is not universally accepted or viewed? Case in point, is polygamy considered LEGAL in this society? Yes or No?
I guess I would not really agree. I am coming from this standpoint: Just b/c it is not universally accepted or viewed does not mean it should not occur. I don't subscribe to the wait until all are on the boat philosophy. I mean think about it for a minute - what about those slaves that read when the rest of society frowned upon it. What about the blacks that fought for separate but equal facilities when society as a whole frowned upon it? Just b/c something is frowned upon by society does not necessarily make it a bad thing. Especially in this type of society where women are degraded on every channel and more emphasis is put on war and money than people's welfare.
Let me be clear--I am not opposed to polygamy. What I would be opposed to is if the man in your scenario was to step up to me and invite me to become a part of a polygamous relationship when the society at large does not and won't support it.
Let me get this straight, though you are not opposed to polygamy you would not be part of such a relationship b/c society won't support it? Why do you give society so much strength in your decision making process, especially a society that has treated you, the Queen of earth, so poorly?
In modern times, if I'm married, I want the full legal benefit of that marriage, as I'm sure everyone in the relationship will want also. If the man should die before the wives, then legally, how is the property and benefits disbursed? How are the wives and the children protected from the state?
First and foremost all parties MUST be working toward a common goal. There are families that do not fight when parents die and there are families that do fight when parents die. All parties in the relationship need to be open and thoroughly discuss such a topic as it is reality. Again, I don't practice this way of life. I am actively seeking such though and when I cross that road I will let you know
Anyway, I figured you just wanted to know whether anyone was for or against polygamy, which is why I stated my opinion first. But then, all else must be considered if someone was to entertain this type of relationship seriously.
No, I want to know would YOU consider polygamy if a man you were attracted to wanted to court you?
Question: What makes a polygamous relationship "too" expensive? Couldn't it all balance itself out in the end? For example, what if all members were gainfully employed? There's no edict that states that women can't work outside the home in a multiple relationship is there?
In my opinion, the expensive nature could come from possibly two or more homes (two or more households). It would be more ideal if one house was used, but I don't think that is realistic, in might be though. Debt of the other parties is inherited so that also comes into play. And yes, I think if all members were gainfully employed it would make it much more bearable, expense-wise.
You're not worried about racism/white supremacy? But you're worried about our condition. Our condition exists because of many factors. The biggest one being racism/white supremacy. smh
I thought I mentioned that fostering a child's development is a step in the right direction.
No, not really, I am more concerned about our condition and us. Worrying about them requires that my brain be focused on them rather than helping our condition. My time is way to valuable to be worried about them.
No. Let's just say the brotha didn't quite buy into it from the perspective of saving our kids via the village concept.
I guess he was/is still approaching it from the physical nature?
True, circumstances do not exist, but don't you agree that in this type of situation, the BEST circumstances should exist BEFORE you take on a lifestyle that is not universally accepted or viewed? Case in point, is polygamy considered LEGAL in this society? Yes or No?
I guess I would not really agree. I am coming from this standpoint: Just b/c it is not universally accepted or viewed does not mean it should not occur. I don't subscribe to the wait until all are on the boat philosophy. I mean think about it for a minute - what about those slaves that read when the rest of society frowned upon it. What about the blacks that fought for separate but equal facilities when society as a whole frowned upon it? Just b/c something is frowned upon by society does not necessarily make it a bad thing. Especially in this type of society where women are degraded on every channel and more emphasis is put on war and money than people's welfare.
Let me be clear--I am not opposed to polygamy. What I would be opposed to is if the man in your scenario was to step up to me and invite me to become a part of a polygamous relationship when the society at large does not and won't support it.
Let me get this straight, though you are not opposed to polygamy you would not be part of such a relationship b/c society won't support it? Why do you give society so much strength in your decision making process, especially a society that has treated you, the Queen of earth, so poorly?
In modern times, if I'm married, I want the full legal benefit of that marriage, as I'm sure everyone in the relationship will want also. If the man should die before the wives, then legally, how is the property and benefits disbursed? How are the wives and the children protected from the state?
First and foremost all parties MUST be working toward a common goal. There are families that do not fight when parents die and there are families that do fight when parents die. All parties in the relationship need to be open and thoroughly discuss such a topic as it is reality. Again, I don't practice this way of life. I am actively seeking such though and when I cross that road I will let you know
Anyway, I figured you just wanted to know whether anyone was for or against polygamy, which is why I stated my opinion first. But then, all else must be considered if someone was to entertain this type of relationship seriously.
No, I want to know would YOU consider polygamy if a man you were attracted to wanted to court you?
Question: What makes a polygamous relationship "too" expensive? Couldn't it all balance itself out in the end? For example, what if all members were gainfully employed? There's no edict that states that women can't work outside the home in a multiple relationship is there?
In my opinion, the expensive nature could come from possibly two or more homes (two or more households). It would be more ideal if one house was used, but I don't think that is realistic, in might be though. Debt of the other parties is inherited so that also comes into play. And yes, I think if all members were gainfully employed it would make it much more bearable, expense-wise.