Friday, June 8, 2007

a thought on poligamy (if i'm spelling that right)

So recently, i have been captivated by something: poligamy
****Disclaimer: While I do not necessarily agree that i would want to live my life as a multiple wife, I could definitely see both the positive and negatives of this prodominately western cultural norm.
Oh, and in case you were all wondering, this concept is something that is completely foreign to me, and, therefore a mystery wraped up in an enigma that i would love, Love, LOVE to explore in the quasi-public forum of what is the blog.

Well, before I get too far in, i guess i should explain how i crossed upon this subject. A few nights ago, while watching the tele, i suddenly became facinated by the subject. Now, before all of you who actually know and care out there come in running and screaming and saying that this isn't possible and that it's an abomination to religion/society/social mores of the 21st century hold on a second...I have some questions to pose to you.
Aren't men hardwired to mate with as many women as possible to "spread their seed" and reproductively produce as many possible offspring out into the world? So therefore, from a biological stand point, this kind of lifestyle has itself an old-as-time arguement.
But, as i understand, this lifestyle is predominant in the Mormon sect. Now, without being a novice on Mormon history, I have to wonder, was this the result of when the Mormons were forced out of the mid-west, did more women go than men? Is this why the whole, "1 man to every 4 women" thing started out?
I guess i'll have to read up on the subject to fully understand.


On a completely un-related tangent, i personally believe that if men want to engage in poligamy, than woman should without question, hold that same ticket. I mean hell, in the age of $#%^ buddies and all, dude. I would totally have 5 husbands.
And for all you mathmaticians out there, that means 5 diamond rings.
Well, maybe.