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Reid calls polygamous communities a form of 'organized crime'

always has been

posting shortly. Defend, deny, justify.

Reid said other crimes they commit include "welfare fraud, tax evasion, massive corruption and strong-arm tactics to maintain what they think are the status quo. These crimes are systematic, sophisticated and are frequently carried out across state lines."

Someone ought to let Brother Reid that the same might be said of his hallowed halls in congress.

I dont know about the FLDS (all religions have quirks for sure) but one thing is for certain, Harry Reid IS organized crime.

To say that these people are being "persecuted for their religion" is a red herring. They are being pursued and prosecuted for CRIMES.

I have never been a supporter of Harry Reid, but I really appreciate his efforts on this issue. If he is able to do something to bring these perpetrators to justice, it will justify his being Senate Majority Leader on that basis alone.

Polygamy is illegal, immoral and degrading to women. The children are also victims of being raised in such a sick environment. Tax evasion, welfare fraud, etc. are also serious crimes that should be prosecuted.

Go Harry Reid.

Reid is LDS and he makes judgments like this. I too am LDS and his comments are not in harmony with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Even though I oppose polygamy and think it is an apostate behaviour, I am embarrassed by Reid's rhetoric because many polygmists do not act this way. Judge not that you be not judged.

Polygamy is a crime, why is it being allowed to continue?

More bloviating by a pompous blowhard politician trying to make a name for himself.

Too bad that some of these groups are being painted with the broad brush of paint when not all of these groups are the same.

What's one man's religion can be a country's crime, i.e., the FLDS racket and the US.

In some counties, it's religiously and legally acceptable to perform an "honor killing" when the family has been shamed, but in the US, it's illegal. In some countries, it's legal to practice polygamy, but not in the US. It almost sounds like their way of life is like the Taliban where the education of women is suppressed, where women are controlled by men, where the children are sheltered so much from the outside world that they don't even know what a crayon is. Something is terribly wrong when a religion must practice anarchy to have religious freedom in its own country.

What about the freedom of their citizens in the religion? Many controlling religious fanatics hide their crime under the guise of "religious freedom". Religious freedom is acceptable as long as it doesn't suppress the individual freedoms of others, and that includes women and children.

I agree with the law enforcement and Harry Reid. It's a racket and must be stopped. Hiding crime under the guise of religious freedom is not what our forefathers meant when they wrote the constitution.

The Polygamists are criminals. The FLDS religion basically disrespects God in every matter of the way by using God for their evil practices. Their set of made up commandments are to; COMMIT ADULTERY, STEEL, LIE, CHEAT, among other FLDS made up commandments. They thrive on making up their own commandments because it benefit their doggish like animal habits. When a person has been raised to be a stud or breeder, it is hard to make them realize that there is more to life than just having sex.

Funny. I think of political communities -- especially those serving in the U.S. Congress -- as a form of "organized crime."

Does Harry Reid have n0othing better to do with his time?

I read something that i never though i would read. A hate filled attack, in the Senate, on people who were not given a chance to defend themselves. The Americam People may not like polygamy. Be warned, Senator Reid, the American people have a sense of fairness.rof

Any community who kicks out young men before they are unable to fend for themselves is morally challenged.

Polygamy may be important to you, but it is not more important than all else. If you insist on doing strange things in the name of polygamy, you will continue to invite outside interference.

Reid says it's a form of 'oganized crime'?

Was he talking about congress or polygamy groups?

Yes, i am from utah. No i am not morman. No I don't know any polygamous families. No, I don't know why we have to have a membership to the club first.

get my drift

Now wait just a minute. Harry Reid is a major leader in the Democratic Party. The same party that has a large wing that declares "when it comes to sex, anything goes." So, how can Mr. Reid criticize the polygamists? Remember, not all polygamists are marrying off underage girls. So Mr. Reid, "What gives?"

Harry Reid, you too are part of the group of organized criminals called congress. You have shirkedyour duty in order to win elections, you do not represent those who elected you, and all you do is complain, yet you never solve issues. I guess it is true that government's only job is to perpetuate its own existence and you do a great job of that.

He's one to speak about organized crime. It has been organized crime that has made our nation, economy, schools, etc., etc., etc., ... the way it is! All branches of the government are a form of organized crime.