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Do you think that polygamy would have the same effects in Canada that it does in the places where it's practiced? Women here, generally, have far greater economic power.
As for the "unmarried men" argument, there are plenty of policies that create winners and "losers". Not pushing women to marry less-desirable men by limiting the ability of a desirable man to marry them is a case where I think creating "losers" is acceptable. Again though, this would be less of a factor in Canada or a similar society where less-desirable men are less likely to find partners anyways - as there are many women who would rather be single than settle.
Polygamy is a problem where the liberty of the married is in question. Likewise, the niqab is a problem where the liberty of the wearer is in question. And if I had to take my chances with one of them being consensual and not the result of oppressive circumstances, I'd go with polygamy.
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