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The Case Against Polygamy From Someone Who Grew Up Where It Was Legal
I grew up in a Muslim country. While I am not a Muslim myself, I have first-hand experience of what it was like to live in a society that allows polygamy. Here are some of my personal experiences and observations on why Utah’s move to legalize polygamy is terrifying to me.
By S.G. Cheah3 min read
As an immigrant, I will proudly tell you that America is the best country on Earth, bar none. It’s by far the most civilized and most accepting, and its people have the most potential to live a good life. America is a far cry from the problematic country of Malaysia where I grew up. So imagine my horror when I saw news of how the Utah Senate had voted unanimously to decriminalize polygamy.