Winston Blackmore found guilty of polygamy by B.C. judge - British Columbia - CBC News
So strictly speaking, shouldn't every wife but the first be found guilty too?
I think Tunisia has it right: outlaw the contracting of a polygamous marriage but recognize any polygamous marriage that is legally contracted abroad.
Though even with that, if I understand correctly, Mr. Blackmore contracted his marriages illegally in Canada. But even then, I think imprisonment is too harsh a sentence. Fines for fornication with all of the following wives should suffice seeing that they were willing participants.
So strictly speaking, shouldn't every wife but the first be found guilty too?
I think Tunisia has it right: outlaw the contracting of a polygamous marriage but recognize any polygamous marriage that is legally contracted abroad.
Though even with that, if I understand correctly, Mr. Blackmore contracted his marriages illegally in Canada. But even then, I think imprisonment is too harsh a sentence. Fines for fornication with all of the following wives should suffice seeing that they were willing participants.