First off, as you know, there isn't just one LDS reaction.
Some LDS are piling on in glee.
Other LDS are very concerned about the rush to judgment and the lack of due process.
1. Should a man be legally allowed to have sex with more than one woman (or vice versa) and call that relationship a marriage, even if isn't on the books in the state, and not be arrested and tried? Yes.
2. Child abuse--there is not yet evidence that I have seen, that shows abuse/rape has occurred. I heard salacious reports from the state, now I am hearing counter-commentary that says there are 5 girls pregnant/with kid that are 16-19. So I'm reserving judgment.
3. Most LDS don't like being associated with this fringe group, esp. Warren Jeffs, since in many ways, they don't represent our practices and values.
4. I'm not ashamed of LDS polygamy. Some members are.
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