Quote by Ginnifer Goodwin

I am much more open to plural marriage than I was before, and I now support it in certain situations. I do believe it is right for some people. But our example in America today is gross abuse - I can't support it in fundamentalist compounds.

I am much more open to plural marriage than I was before, an

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a shift in their perspective on plural marriage (also known as polygamy). They state that they have become more accepting of the idea and now support it in certain circumstances. However, the speakerâ€™s endorsement of plural marriage is limited to situations that they perceive as not being characterized by abuse. They specifically mention their inability to support it within fundamentalist compounds in America, implying that the abusive practices observed within these communities have influenced their stance.

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By Ginnifer Goodwin

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