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[quote=Anonymous]Most likely, the Supreme Court will eventually deem the  ban unconstitutional, because it is. From there, it is likely that a few states out west will legalize it (Utah probably would not be the first to do so). Then it will be practiced by a few Mormons and Muslims in those states. The practice in the LDS community will be somewhat rare, and in communities that are remote or isolated in more urban areas (much like orthodox Jews). However, it could grow to be more mainstream.
I predict that some inexperienced families will try it and fail miserably. The ones who mistakenly believe it is one big orgy will get a surprise about resposibilty and jealousy. Thos practicing families work hard to make it work. The men are expected to work sun up to sun down. They hope to have each family in a separate home. Also, there are survival codes that those men know about that inexperienced men won't grasp.
The one notable example in my family took place in the 1950s. We are not FLDS, but from a non American culture. First wife became envious of second wife who was prettier and fertile. First wife never had kids. They all lived together in one house. One night, first wife killed all three children of the second wife (true story). Infanticide is a real risk in polygamy, which is not taken lightly. 
The father was blamed by the other men for not isolating the families in separate homes earlier. They always warned him that he showed second wife too much favor and kissed her in front of the first wife; spousal display of affection was never encouraged in that community. 
Pardon typos, no glasses today. [/quote]

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