"'The decision is unfortunate in that the judge did not take seriously the ramifications of polygamy, which are the the oppression of women and children – it’s just the way the system works,' said Marci Hamilton, a professor at Cardozo School of Law."
It's difficult for me to think about this right now. I am inclined to agree with Hamilton, but I read a book over the summer which suggested the nation's polygamy ban was a result of religious discrimination (people thought Mormonism was too novel and weird to be protected). This article doesn't really get into the legal arguments... maybe that would help me figure out where I fall on this.
Where are you falling? Read the full article here.
It's difficult for me to think about this right now. I am inclined to agree with Hamilton, but I read a book over the summer which suggested the nation's polygamy ban was a result of religious discrimination (people thought Mormonism was too novel and weird to be protected). This article doesn't really get into the legal arguments... maybe that would help me figure out where I fall on this.
Where are you falling? Read the full article here.