A federal judge ruled that a key portion of the Utah bigamy law is unconstitutional. The brief update notes the lack of a lobbying group or public relations firm behind the issue, contrasting it with more organized media campaigns.
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A federal judge ruled that a key portion of the Utah bigamy law is unconstitutional. The brief update notes the lack of a lobbying group or public relations firm behind the issue, contrasting it with more organized media campaigns.
A discussion ensues regarding why the government is involved in licensing marriage at all, suggesting it is primarily a mechanism for doling out benefits like healthcare and tax breaks. The hosts speculate that the legal logic used for same-sex marriage could eventually extend to polyamorous relationships or polygamy. They cite Mormon communities as a historical example of multi-partner households and discuss the corporate-like management of large families.