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Full statement from polygamist leader Winston Blackmore

Its not political brother, just immoral!

Having more than one spouse goes to the heart of our legal system in an destructive manner. The laws of property, wills, estates and related matters would be incredibly upset by allowing any person to have more than one spouse.
Can you imagine a person in one state having a spouse in various other states and the legal nightmare the courts in different jurisdictions would have to deal with when they split up. This aplies to whether the polygamous marriages are ceremonial, commom law or civil.
An absolute legal nightmare would come to our legal system if allowed.

Ah, if such an eloquent and heart felt letter came from one of the young girls that was strong-armed into marrying an old fogie.

Of course he stands by his religion. He's on the receiving end of power, and sexual conquest of young women who were bred to be his concubines. Poor poor persecuted man. They'd garner a lot more support if women faced equality in their culture. It's not like birth ratios favor a surplus of women. Polygamy is fundamentally sexist. It was fundamentally sexist back when it was inspiration, and it's fundamentally sexist now. The world has grown past that mentality.

TEST CASE

Remember recently failed POLYGAMIST TEST CASES:

(2001) Utah: Tom Green (5 days trial mostly invoking religious freedom and Human Rights.
See reference or citation elsewhere)

(200x) Utah: G. Lee Cook (Mostly Invoked Human Rights/Individual Rights mixed or controlled by Religious Freedom.
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Reader comments: Full statement from polygamist leader Winston Blackmore

NOT THE TEST CASE OF THE FUTURE

THE ULTIMATE ULTRA-RELIGIOUS/POLYGAMIST TEST CASE

TEST CASE OF THE FUTURE IS NOW WITH:

a) WRITTEN PRENUPTIAL CONTRACTS for polygamists (TEST CASE)
b) CIVIL UNIONS CONTRACTS for polygamists (in some States) (TEST CASE)
c) DOMESTIC PARTERNISHIP CONTRACTS for polygamists (in some States) (TEST CASE),
d) COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTS for polygamists (UTAH ONLY) (TEST CASE)

CRITERIA:
( ) ATTAINABLE
( ) CREDIBLE
( ) INEVITABLE

NOTICE OF OTHER CREDITS AND ATTRIBUTIONS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO DEBATER AS PREVIOUSLY STATED AS FACTS AND FICTION, QUASI-FACT AND QUASI-FICTION, AND RESEARCH, IN PREVIOUS CLAIMERS AND DISCLAIMERS.

FIRST TEST CASE WITH EQUALITY OF GENDERS

FLDS MOMS: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR TEENAGER DAUGHTER WITH TEST CASES?

IF TRUE, MARK WITH AN (X):

( ) WRITTEN PRENUPTIAL CONTRACTS for polygamists (in all states) (as FIRST TEST CASE)

How and anyone justify that an insignifican man like Wilston Blackmore is above Canadian Law, Canadian and B.C.Attorney Generals, Children protection laws, Human trafficking laws, Canadian Constitution, Man's Law and Candian Human Rights, saying: ``It has taken three AGs, many special prosecutors, and millions and millions of taxpayer dollars, almost 19 years to arrive at the conclusion that Fundamentalist Mormons want to practice the fundamentals of their faith.`` This insignificant man hides behind religion to abuse women and children. Shame on Canada and all of those who think this is a usless case.

Prosecution of polygamist is wrong. In America, the Mann Act is often used to deny people the right to practice a valid religious belief. That same act was created to prevent inter-racial relationships, which some fools once thought was immoral or wrong. I thought people had moved beyond such antiquated notions! Serial marriages or promiscuity are acceptable, but if the person says they love more than one person and choose to be responsible about that love, then society prosecutes them???? If there is proof of underage marriage or abuse, then by all means deal with that. But leave polygamy out of it. Immorality is a belief usually based on religious dogma, I thought most people believed in a separation of politics and religion? So how dare individuals use "immorality" as an excuse to bring legal prosecution on people. Finally, as a woman, I'm insulted by those who think only men want polygamy. I believe it can be a great lifestyle for any person, man or woman, who desires to live it. If it fits his/her beleif system or personal preference, and no one is being harmed in the process, then the government should just leave them well enough alone!

Absolutely, we need a test of polygamy laws in Canada. Our Human Rights Legislation is silent on balancing various rights when they conflict. There is jurisprudence that overrides some religious practises. For example, some children have received medical help that is not condoned by parents as part of their religion.

A vast majority of Canadians do not favour polygamy being lawful. The original intent of the law was to not permit polygamy. If the cases fail, we have an option to modernize the laws to reflect what we want. The issue is who is a family in Canada. So far, we are ok with a man and a woman, married, or living together for a time, and 50% are ok with same-sex couples. Only about 2% are ok with polygamy.

I seriously doubt whether Canadians condone multiple spouses (many people think this option is not a good way to raise children nor is it a respectful environment for women and their children). As well, tax/benefits scenarios are all based on one spouse.

First off let me say, if Minors are involved then deal with that, but if they are adults then leave them alone!!! I as a women, an adult and mother of 5 children feel it is an adults right to choose who they love and want to be with! Heck we are now allowing Gay Marriage so what is wrong with a man and women families?? I have looked into Polygamy for some time and feel if the wives are loved, children taken care of and Love is the Core of it all, then that is more then most adults could wish for or even have now days! Look at how many men have affairs and children that they leave behind and never even pay support for let a lone visit with!! You never hear of Poly families who have fathers who leave the kids behind, don't support or see and have affairs! Leave these people alone and then them go on with their lives!!

Polygamy is legal in Canada. Google Saskatchewan Polygamy to see how their laws allow Polygamy.
So, BC should lay off Polygamists there because Polygamy is legal in Saskatchewan.

I have researched the Canadian laws a little and Polygamy in Canada is really only allowed:
1) Polygamy in Ontario..the provincial laws state that for immigration purposes only, a person with plural spousescan be denied entry to Canada unless the Polygamy occured in a FOREIGN country that officials are satisfied allow polygamy. No polygamy can occur in Ontario.
2) Saskatchewan, allows Polygamy, period. Most if not all provincial statutes reference multiple spouses. Estates, will, famikly property etc.

It looks like Saskatchewan is the link in Canada that has allowed multilple polygamous spouses to creep into the system. I can't believe the federal criminal code against polygamy is not used in the cases there. It could be that each province is allowed to selectively choose which criminal code laws they will use in the courts.