Should adultery be made illegal? (Now with correct poll)

[Archbob]

The illegalness of adultry is already there to an extent and I doubt more can be done of it.

I'd say this as punishment, if the person commiting the crime is caught and the other party wants a divorce, the the committer of the crime loses 90% of his money and property so its a 90/10 split of wealth.

That should get some people to think twice.

No, a date is not a binding contract, an engagement isn't really a binding contract, but a marriage is.

 

[punkbass2000]

No, a date is not a binding contract, an engagement isn't really a binding contract, but a marriage is.

A date, generally speaking, is an oral contract.

 

[Birdjaguar]

Humans should learn to be monogamous. Its wrong to comit adultery since it leaves the other person hurt and a feeling of betrayal.

Many things can hurt people and leave them feeling betrayed. There is no reason to pick one as more painful than another. There are lots of good reasons for people to be monogamous, but most people choose other wise. Men are much more lkely to cheat on wives than the other way around. How about castration for those that do so? That might slow it down.

 

[Archbob]

Oral contracts generally aren't binding.

I could say that I would give you a million dollars for a sticker and you can't really do anything if I don't.

However, if we both signed off on it in writing, then there'd be ground for a lawsuit.

 

[Yom]

It's a breach of a contract (if monogamy is a condition of the marriage), so it already is illegal and should remain so (so long as adultery isn't allowed in the contract).

Edit: @all the posters who voted "no" and are accusing those who voted "yes" as perpetuating fascism:
Keep in mind that a breach of contract is illegal, but it does not mean that the act is criminal. You won't go to jail for breaking any old contract, but it is a civil offense.

 

[Archbob]

If I ruled the world, then I would temporarily solve the overpopulation problem by making a law that anyone caught in the act of adultry would be ruthlessely beaten and slain.

 

[Malba]

Many things can hurt people and leave them feeling betrayed. There is no reason to pick one as more painful than another. There are lots of good reasons for people to be monogamous, but most people choose other wise. Men are much more lkely to cheat on wives than the other way around. How about castration for those that do so? That might slow it down.

If a convicted adulterer gets castrated, he won't cheat on his wife again. However, now that he's faithful to his wife, he won't be able to do his "manly duties". That will just cause more frustration.

Also, isn't castration a violation of the 8th amendment?

 

[Irish Caesar]

^ Probably, but it should be reserved for pedophiles.

 

[Birdjaguar]

If a convicted adulterer gets castrated, he won't cheat on his wife again. However, now that he's faithful to his wife, he won't be able to do his "manly duties". That will just cause more frustration.

Also, isn't castration a violation of the 8th amendment?

Life just isn't fair sometimes. If it is done regularly, then it won't be unusual and it certainly isn't cruel to the "victim" of adultery.

 

[Commodore]

Humans should learn to be monogamous. Its wrong to comit adultery since it leaves the other person hurt and a feeling of betrayal.

So you're asking all of us to supress our human nature? Wow, good luck trying that. If history has shown one thing, it is that human nature cannot be supressed. This is because of the root word: nature, which is related to natural; and people will always favor actions that feel more natural.

Face it, universal monogamy is out of the question.

 

[Winner]

Yeah, right back into the middle ages

I can't believe at least 20 people here on CFC agree with such a nonsense :shakehead

 

[Stapel]

Well, it is my opinion that it is technically already illegal because it is breach of contract. But it isn't its own law, and it is not treated like its illegal, in every way in the judicial system, it is not illegal.

Marriage contracts are under civil law, not under criminal law.

Maybe you don't really get the difference between them?

 

[Lambert Simnel]

No. I don't see why the state should be intervening in this.

 

[Paalikles]

No. Marriage should treated legally as a contract and breaching a contract isn't criminal. It should be handled in civil court.

Does anybody really think someone should be locked up for being a lousy spouse? (outside of physical abuse of course.)

Marriage is hardly treated anywhere near serious enough these days to lock people up for getting laid on the side.

Nothing to add myself

 

[thetrooper]

Should adultery be made illegal?

No. Too many offenders. Judicial mess.

 

[Mise]

No, it's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

 

[silver 2039]

Adulterly is not a crimnal act. It is a civil act and thus has no place being a crime. It should be settled in civil courts. Not crimnal courts.

 

[silver 2039]

Originally Posted by CivGeneral
Humans should learn to be monogamous. Its wrong to comit adultery since it leaves the other person hurt and a feeling of betrayal.

By that logic it is alos wrong to break up with/ cheat on your girlfirend as it will also leave the person feeling hurt and betrayed. And also you should never quit your job because your boss may feel hurt and betrayed. You should always go to the same pub becuase otherwise the owner may feel hurt and betrayed.
There are a lot of things in the world that have people feel hurt and betrayed. Should they all be illegal also? Getting your feelings hurt is a part of life and one that everyone must deal with.

 

[Neonanocyborgasm]

Well, should it?
Here is my case for why it should:
1. You entered into a binding contract/pact with your wife. You are breaching the contract if you are unfaithful. So actually adultery is already illegal, it is just not being enforced.
2. Say you are a father and husband. Cheating on your wife could split up the marriage, and definately would harm both your wife and children much more than say; a burglary, mugging or auto-theft, all of which are illegal.

Vote in the poll. And add anything you think is worth adding to the thread.

Adultery is already technically illegal. It is grounds for divorce, and the spouse cheated upon can be awarded damages for it.

 

[CartesianFart]

I think the solution to eliminate some excessment of adultry is tell ur legistlators to censor hollywood,literature,and the electronic and print media of glamorizing the sensationalistic aspect of adultry.It can bring it down alittle.