According to a Deseret News article today, Senator Hatch gave the following statement:

“As we have seen just this year, polygamy is not merely a ‘Utah problem.’ Recent enforcement efforts have shown that polygamists have set up shop in states around the country such as Arizona, Nevada, Texas and others,” Hatch said. “I look forward to hearing the witnesses’ testimonies concerning the tools and means they are using to effectively crack down on those who practice polygamy.”

The article continues: “The hearing’s focus is not on polygamy itself — but crimes associated with it. Prosecutors and ex-Fundamentalist LDS Church members will be among those testifying.”

Notice that Hatch referred to “those who practice polygamy”, clearly stating his support for a crack-down on the lifestyle itself, rather than abuse or crime.

Polygamy is FAMILY. It is a family arrangement. You cannot prosecute and destroy FAMILIES without horrendous repercussions. Does he really want to be responsible for shredding innocent families, or driving these families underground?