Gay Adoption (4 Viewers)

GordoDeCentral

Diez
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Apr 14, 2005
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adoption is not a right, and as so subject to a fitness test, be on a financial, psychological or any other level etc so dont bring in the 'love' argument because unless you prove financial fitness no one cares how much love you have for the kid. And if we as a society deem it, in a democratic fashion, unfit for a gay couple to adopt a kid then so be it, i guess denmark and norway, beacons of freedoms and progress are intolerant too since it's illegal there. I also encourage those vehemently opposed to this, to go out and 'save' that kid by adopting them themselves.
 

Zé Tahir

JhoolayLaaaal!
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Dec 10, 2004
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There is a different issue here which I agree really does need to be tackled, but that is going to take a long time and in the meantime there are children who need homes. The question of having respect for other people is something that can be taught by both sides.
I don't believe it's a different issue because some here claimed that all a child needs is 'love, care, and affection' and based on personal observation that is just not true.

But let me ask you this: suppose a heterosexual couple that is equally qualified to adopt as a homosexual couple in terms of whatever criteria placed on them (housing, financial, stability, or whatever) who should get the child? Main thing I'm looking for here is whether you give the importance of a mother (female) and a father (man) in a childs life?

It's all about consent, there is no robbery there.
What about the childs consent? It's not fair to make such a fundamental decision for him/her. The connection a child makes with his mother in the womb and through breast feeding is invaluable. You're essentially robbing him of a mother, who's perfectly capable of raising that child.
 

ALC

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Oct 28, 2010
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I don't believe it's a different issue because some here claimed that all a child needs is 'love, care, and affection' and based on personal observation that is just not true.

But let me ask you this: suppose a heterosexual couple that is equally qualified to adopt as a homosexual couple in terms of whatever criteria placed on them (housing, financial, stability, or whatever) who should get the child? Main thing I'm looking for here is whether you give the importance of a mother (female) and a father (man) in a childs life?



What about the childs consent? It's not fair to make such a fundamental decision for him/her. The connection a child makes with his mother in the womb and through breast feeding is invaluable. You're essentially robbing him of a mother, who's perfectly capable of raising that child.
Well, if they're not adopted they'll be without parents, period.
 

Kate

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Feb 7, 2011
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I don't believe it's a different issue because some here claimed that all a child needs is 'love, care, and affection' and based on personal observation that is just not true.

But let me ask you this: suppose a heterosexual couple that is equally qualified to adopt as a homosexual couple in terms of whatever criteria placed on them (housing, financial, stability, or whatever) who should get the child? Main thing I'm looking for here is whether you give the importance of a mother (female) and a father (man) in a childs life?
I would vote for the heterosexual couple, because I do think that it is good to have an influence from both sexes, but it has nothing to do with them setting a "good example" by being the right kind of couple, nor do I think that having two fathers or two mothers would be detrimental to the child. I also think that having two suitable homosexual parents is better than having one suitable heterosexual or homosexual parent.
 

JCK

Biased
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May 11, 2004
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What about the childs consent? It's not fair to make such a fundamental decision for him/her. The connection a child makes with his mother in the womb and through breast feeding is invaluable. You're essentially robbing him of a mother, who's perfectly capable of raising that child.
This can be said about the child's consent of choosing any family though.
 

Salvo

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Dec 17, 2007
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My mother could not breastfeed me, I am fine. A father can offer love as well. I have noticed that it is always the issue with two fathers, no one says anything about two mothers.
 

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