Polygamy Charges Tossed Out

So here’s what’s going on in Canada, people. Charges for polygamy against two religious leaders are dropped on the grounds of religious practice under the Charter of Rights and Freedom. One of the accused, William Blackmore, "was charged with one count of polygamy with at least 19 women named in an indictment."

Irene Spencer , who was married off to Verlan LeBaron when she was only sixteen years old, talks about the abuse hidden behind polygamous practices in the name of religion. LeBaron was already married to her half-sister when he married her, and she would later give him thirteen children and watch him take eight more wives after her. Spencer says that "the men always say ‘marry them young so you can train them.’

I am very disappointed.