The states interest in marriage is stability. Generally speaking, polygamy does not work for stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women. So polygamy is objectionable on lots of grounds. – Gene Robinson
David was the kind of guy who was totally supportive of the actors and instructed the writing staff to trust the actors instincts, since after all, its the actors playing the character. – William Devane