Polygamy is practiced by approximately 50,000 people in Utah. It's a class three felony.
Several people interviewed stated their distaste for polygamy, but believed that it is what God wants them to do. Everyone asked stated that having more than one wife, or living with a husband who has more than one wife, is extremely trying and not nearly as enjoyable as most people would expect.
The average number of children of the women interviewed was 7.5. The opinions of the children living in a polygamous household varied. Some were sexually abused during their childhood, others believed that it was a beneficial lifestyle and intend to practice polygamy themselves.
The main religious affiliation was not Mormon as would be expected. Rather, it was TLC, the True and Living Church, which is said to have extreme tendencies toward that of your average cult.
I have been watching A&E and The History Channel quite a bit lately. Work has been slow, and we have satellite and a 50" tv, so it helps pass the time. Shifts that last eight hours and show you less than six customers is greatly improved when you can watch five hours about Hitler's women, Stalin: The Man of Steel, or Inside Polygamy.
I also watched Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead this evening. Not nearly as interesting, I must say, but it was alright.
Shrimp scampi should be happening sometime this evening. Just waiting on Michael to call...
