Colorado City

How does the state of Arizona government ignore what is going on in Colorado City? It's time the children there learned the truth about what's going on outside their captive community.

How does the state of Arizona government ignore what is going on in Colorado City?

The short answer would probably be: Because no person or group has made enough noise.

While the idea of polygamy is clearly illegal, I am not against it. That is not to say that I would participate -- I have no interest, and I don't believe it to be stable. But I think consenting adults should be allowed to do whatever they want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.

That being said, this actually goes much deeper in Colorado City (and probably other polygamous communities) where children are forced into marriages and not allowed to leave. These are not just adults, and they are clearly not consenting, so I do believe that the community should be engaged by law enforcement to have the practice stopped.

It's time the children there learned the truth about what's going on outside their captive community.

I agree.. and I really don't know why nothing has happened, other than what I mentioned above.. not enough noise has been made about it.

Nick - I just left a message on the site about property in Colorado City.

Are they exclusive of new people?

And I agree with you last post.

I've not spent any amount of time in Colorado City, so I don't know what the town's mentality is as far as newcomers. I don't think there's any written rule that says that the town is only open to polygamists, as polygamy is illegal, this would raise all sorts of issues.

But once arriving, I don't know what the environment would be if they feel you don't "belong." You'd probably have to spend some time there, or talk to someone that has, to find out. Perhaps someone from Colorado City will show up in the forums :-).

Oh okay, well thanks anyways :-) I can't find any realty sites for Colorado City unfortunately. Anybody been there? I need honest opinions - just looking for a pleasant town.

Arizona has over 280 cities and towns.. and many of them are very pleasant. Any reason you have a specific interest in Colorado City?

I'm working on purchasing a second home, and it'll probably be in one of the following places: Prescott, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Heber, Jerome, Strawberry, or probably a few others. All very pleasant, somewhat rural, but not far from some great amenities.

ew, colorado city is absolutely disgusting. those poor girls that don't know any better than to marry and have sex with those gross old guys. no education, no tv, no haircuts, no outside world, no nothing. a man marrying two sisters, 12 and 14..what is that about? a woman with 65 siblings? hmmm.....

why the heck would anyone want to have a second home there!! hello....why the state of arizona doesn't go in and take care of business i do not understand. they probably don't care about women and children!!! so much for mexican being the only 3rd world country in north american!! arizona/mexican same thing!! i actually think colorado city is worse because they are on their mighty mormon horse, although the mormon church was disavowed them....

Wuts up everyone. Im from Philly and I just heard about this Colorado City thing on Opera yesterday(lol the only reason why I was watching Opera was because nuthin else was on) and I can't believe what I saw. Its like these girls are slaves to these old ass dudes. This is not right and something needs to happen about this. I am really serious about stopping this and I wanna start as soon as possoble. Sure I maybe a 19 year dude from Philadelphia, PA, but I am willing to do what ever it takes to stop this slavery of young innocent girls. It needs to stop and its gonna stop now.

Russ, Colorado City is not the only polygamist community in the states. There are many many others.