adoption poll

cameragirl21 wrote: This topic got me thinking after reading dunkinlover's post about a parent learning his/her child is gay. Sadly, my state is the only state in which it is illegal for gay people to adopt.
Your thoughts?

My3LilMonkeys replied: IMO the decision of whether or not a person or couple can adopt should be based solely on their ability to care and provide for the child(ren) and nothing else.

mckayleesmom replied: I think it should definantly be allowed. A loving home is a loving home..no matter the sex of the parents.

Celestrina replied:
Exactly.

PrairieMom replied: There are so many children that need placed that it seems completely ridiculous IMO to NOT place them in a loving home just because the parents are gay. I mean really, how would that be MORE damaging to a child than being bounced around foster homes which are often bad situations in them selves, only to be dumped on the streets when they turn 18?

My2Beauties replied:
I couldn't have said it better!!

Calimama replied: Yes, I think they should.

mummy2girls replied: i saw yes. its not the gender of the parents that matter its the love the parents gives teh child. My Step SIL is gay and lives with her partner. they would be amazing parents if they ever decided to adopt and be parents.

jcc64 replied: Ita with what has already been said.

Nina J replied: Of course. Being gay doesn't change their ability to parent. Denying them the chance to parent a child or children won't make them homosexuality go away, it is only denying someone something that should be based on there ability to love and raise a child, not on whether they are gay.

Although I believe for some people, they are oppossed because of their own personal beliefs. Which is fine, I think people ought to be allowed to believe what they want. So long as their beliefs do not deny other people, whom they will probably never meet, the chance to do something that straight people can. Why will it hurt you, or affect your life in any way?

my2monkeyboys replied: I don't think homosexuality is right, but I do think that there are just as many good, loving homosexual adults that would make great parents to those who are without a family. As long as everyone is held to the same standards I think everyone should be allowed to adopt.

ETA: I had an uncle who was married with 3 sons, who ended up acting out his homosexual tendencies in a very unsafe way and died of AIDS (unknown by his sons, only his wife and my dad knew) just a couple of years ago. He had 3 blood children, and was an all-around bad father. Not bc of his sex life, he was just a self-centered jerk. On the other hand, I have a gay cousin who is single and I think he'd make a great father one day.

austins mom replied: I dont care as long as they are good parents.