How would you feel if Adultery were illegal? (parties, government, pregnant)

[stormynh]

Why do we have to assume that monogamy is the only way to relationship?

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by stormynh

Why do we have to assume that monogamy is the only way to relationship?

From an evolutionary point of view humans are mostly monogamous; infidelity is not the norm. Humans evolved to be mostly monogamous because this was beneficial to the offspring.

[luv4horses]

Without adultery there would be many more serious crimes taking place. It is immoral, yes. It should be discouraged, definitely. But making it truly illegal would be a disaster.

[tijlover]

During the early days of this country, in the U.S., adulterers would have an A branded on their foreheads!

But today, who would know what the A stood for? Some might think Atheist?

[ticking]

Originally Posted by mariez149

How would you feel if Adultery were illegal? Like say Adultery came with a year or so of punishment, perhaps even more if it can be shown there were children it had a very negative impact on, would you think there would be less people committing Adultery if they knew they could go to prison for a time and have a record?

With so much Adultery going on and all the negative consequences it has, especially for children it does make me wonder if it should be a punishable crime.

A law like this would provide another good reason NOT to get married in the first place.

[thatguydownsouth]

The government should have nothing to do with marriage, at all. Marriage should be a personal thing defined by the couples own belief system.

[mishigas73]

Originally Posted by stormynh

Why do we have to assume that monogamy is the only way to relationship?

Exactly.

I'd also add to that: why do some have to assume that non-monogamy automatically means non-fidelity?

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by thatguydownsouth

The government should have nothing to do with marriage, at all. Marriage should be a personal thing defined by the couples own belief system.

No marriage favors men. Nice to know one has a foot on the door and can walk away at any time with no problems.

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by mishigas73

Exactly.

I'd also add to that: why do some have to assume that non-monogamy automatically means non-fidelity?

Spouse swapping? OK as long as done without deceit involved.

[shanv3]

Originally Posted by mariez149

How would you feel if Adultery were illegal? Like say Adultery came with a year or so of punishment, perhaps even more if it can be shown there were children it had a very negative impact on, would you think there would be less people committing Adultery if they knew they could go to prison for a time and have a record?

With so much Adultery going on and all the negative consequences it has, especially for children it does make me wonder if it should be a punishable crime.

It was abolished during Clinton regime...