Why is it not illegal to commit adultry?

Question

To me, adultry would seem to have graver consequences on society than say prostitution. For example, if a single guy wants to seek out a prostitute, then what's wrong with that if nobody really gets hurt. Secondly, adultry and lack of family support seems to hurt society the most.

What is the criminal element that is associated with prostitution?.. I believe that if a guy or girl wants to pay for sex then that's one's perogative.I have never heard of someone getting killed because he or she paid money to have sex. Sure, it's immoral. But what is morality?.. Just like with adultry, the police need to spend more of their time getting people who are a REAL menace to society!. i.e. killers etc.
Besides, I feel that there is more of a negative consequence for society resulting from adultry rather than prostitution.

Answer 1

Because it seems more of a moral thing than a logical thing. But I agree with you, it should be, because marriage is a legal bond.

Answer 2

There's a big factor you've left out - money.

Although you shouldn't condone adultery, some cases do stem from sincere affection that could turn into a long-lasting relationship. Prostitution is not on the same level. You are purchasing the "right". While our culture has moved slightly towards the light of accepting that type of behavior, I don't think you realize that legalizing prostitution will have a negative impact on the number of adultery cases, as it will among other institutions throughout society - spread of STD's, marriage, religion, etc.

And don't forget that adulterers can often lose big in divorce settlements and civil suits that follow the divorce. Neither should be allowed, but unfortunately I have to say that adultery is the lesser of the two evils. You've got to look beyond the line of reasoning of who's "directly" affected.

Answer 3

Actually, in many places, adultery IS illegal, although this is rarely enforced. Personally, I don't think that any sort of sexual encounters between consenting adults should be regulated by the government at all. It's really not the state's business what you do in your own bedroom so long as everyone there is alright with it.

Prostitution is illegal because it tends to be associated with a criminal element and just sort of all-around sketchiness. Of course, this is because it is illegal, but the government hasn't quite figured that one out apparently. Adultery, on the other hand, doesn't make our public streets "unwholesome" or otherwise annoy the general public. Outlawing adultery would mean that marriage amounts to legally selling your body to your spouse in that he or she then has the ability to regulate who you can and cannot have intimate contact with. Cheating on your spouse is simply not a matter for law enforcement. Besides, what really hurts the family isn't who you're actually having sex with but the fact that the relationship isn't strong enough to compel both partners to remain monogamous.

Also, keep in mind that adultery is a moral issue, and not all cultures agree on it. For example, many hippies have no problem with people sleeping around. Who are you to say they should go to jail because you're not OK with their private lives?

Answer 4

Because it's attempting to turn a moral issue into a legal one. Trying to make adultery illegal is, in essence, saying that having sex outside marriage is criminal. From there, people can go on to say that why isn't having sex before marriage illegal, after all, it's outside marriage as well, isn't it?

The whole thing would just turn into a social, political, emotional, and religious morass. Not worth the trouble, to lawmakers.

However, I do agree with you. Too many people get hurt because of adultery and a lack of family support.

Answer 5

somewhat, as a results of fact adultry has ruined maximum of marriages, yet maximum of all maximum of baby's lives. Adultry is like baby abuse and then those infants advance as much as injury yet another kinfolk, on account it somewhat is the way they have been raised! in case you human beings don't be conscious of that yet and you ought to ask this dumb question, then i think of it would be unlawful for human beings such as you.

Answer 6

First, adultery is a thing that people can do whenever they want. They can act out the scenes in their own heads, which will lead them to want to do the real thing. And since any person can think without being prohibitted by laws, you really cannot stop adultery.

Answer 7

It is illegal to commit adultery. Basically, it started from the bible. Most of the civilized countries worldwide adopted the same rules
that committing adultery is punishable by law in order protect the families not to be broken. Anyway, is it legal in your place? Which state are you in?

Answer 8

Certainly, that's JUST what we need...the government having a say over even MORE of our private affairs. I suppose masturbating before supper should carry a pretty stiff fine too, no? I'm not saying I support adultery, but please, it's a married couple's private problem.

PS I think prostitution should be legalized to some degree, also.

Answer 9

It is in some states. My ex-fiance lives in Washington state & his ex-wife committed adultery several times. She was told not to contest the divorce or ask for alimony or she'd go to jail. Too bad it's not a crime in ALL states. Maybe more men would think twice about looking for the greener grass.

Answer 10

Legislating morals does not work. I think it is pretty obvious that laws against prostitution are not working. The same would be true of adultery.

Answer 11

Just because something is morally wrong or repulsive doesn't necessarily make it a crime.

Besides, if the police were charged with arresting adulters, we wouldn't have anyplace to house the real criminals.