Alternate relationship arrangements Was: Re: [thechat] King Preaches Abstinence to Parading Maidens

[Erika Meyer]

Ron L wrote:

>In historical (and somen current) cultures where women were/are
>viewed as chattel it was a form of economic status.  "Oh look how
>rich he is - he has 7 wives." Or "What a poor good-for-nothing, he
>cannot even afford 2 wives."
>
>I see that as a bad idea and I'm against it.

Regarding property and economic status:  hurray! women are now worker
bees, just like men.

children and elderly (and disabled folks) do not contribute
economically.  Children and elderly are warehoused so adults in their
prime can work more hours.

Child rearing (and elder care) is now done by low paid
"professionals."  No more orphanages... but now all children may be
orphaned for 10 hours each day!  Oh, aren't we advanced?  pat pat
ourselves on the back...

I think now all of humanity is essentially property of the US
economic and military machine.  To keep people complacent we are
fooled into thinking our working means we are "self-sufficient."  In
fact, we are totally dependant on the system.

Judah wrote:

>The thought was that if
>everyone could find four partners, satisfying different areas of need
>in their lives ... it would be a very interesting and possibly peaceful
>world.
>
>In that kind of situation, (and making a HUGE leap of faith about the
>maturity of society in general), then polygamy might be an interesting
>structure.

I agree.

>I've been part of a poly relationship for several years now.

Sounds creative and effective.  It works for you, at this time, in
this place.  So there you go.

Erika
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