Should adultery and psychological abuse be punishable in a court of law?

[oldbadger]

This discussion I have had with a few people before, but i wanted to get into greater depth.

Things to consider:
1. people kill because of adultery in the heat of the moment.
2. Adultery affects the whole family unit.
3. Psychological abuse can lead others to violent behavior towards the abusers.

Question I have:
Why should the victim of the 1st offense receive punishment for their actions but the 1st offender receive no consequence as far as the law is concerned.

If you decide that the behaviors should be punished, how do we go about doing that?
If you believe that they should not be punished, why do you hold that position?

What if a couple like going to swinging parties?
Do they both have to be punished in Court?

I just cannot imagine what polyamorists will make of you questions.

And nobody has the right to insist that a spouse be locked in to a barren and unhappy marriage .

 

[Kathryn]

Karma is a good enough judge and jury in my opinion. No need to get any government officials involved.