Hammes: Gays Now, Bigamists Later

But even if last week’s ruling (striking down California referendum that marriage is between a man and a woman) stands it will not be the end of the marriage debate. It may only launch the next chapter in the saga. And the next few rounds of this fight could change some folks who today support the ‘right to marry’ into opponents. The bigamists will do it. That is, if courts decide marriage is a Constitutional right, then it applies to bigamists as well as homosexuals. While dirty old men who take young girls as brides will always be despised by sane folks, it would be legal if courts deem marriage a ‘right.’ With the age of consent (if there is such among ardent polygamists) we’re talking some very young brides indeed. The age of consent is as young as 14 in some states and is 16 in most states/ Dan Hammes , St. Maries Gazette-Record. More here .

Question: Will polygamists someday have a right to marry as many females as they want, and as young as they want?