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Yes they DEF should.Everybody deserves to have the option to adopt.
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Why not, the chances of them splitting up are about the same as a heterosexual couple.
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Why not, the chances of them splitting up are about the same as a heterosexual couple.
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yes, as long as the child is loved it dosn't matter if the parents are the same gender or not.
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Of course they should. As long as the prospective parents understand that they are undertaking a very important duty in the nurturance of a human life. There are many, many kids who need a loving home. If the home is a same-sex orientation home, that should be perfectly fine.
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Yes, two men or women could be just as caring and loving as any other parents.
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Absolutely, I see no reason why they shouldn't.
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Even though I think two men or two women can give a loving homelife to a child, my stance on homosexual relationships is such that I dont think it is a morally wholesome situation for a child to be raised in. So with that in mind, I would have to say no. Edit: On the same subject, I dont think a single person should be able to adopt either, heterosexual or homosexual, nor do I believe that two people who are not married (heterosexual) should be able to adopt.
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Well , makes sense. They should be allowed. The problem , if we can call it a problem would be who would the child call mum or dad...xd Anyway , thre might be all the loving and the caring but the presence of a female and a male person is very important, not to mention vital.
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If they are human they should be afforded all the rights humans are afforded. Last time I checked, gays were human!
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As long as the couple are in a loving, stable relationship and it's a mutual decision, then of course it should be allowed.
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Yes. Being in a sexual relationship with someone of the opposite sex does not automatically make one a better parent.
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I think gay couples should get equal consideration as adoptive parents. There are a lot of kids who need a loving home.
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I have Mental Block on this subject. so NO thoughts.
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I believe anyone should be able to adopt, regarless of sexual orientation, religious affiliation, race, etc, as they have nothing to do with whether someone will be a good or bad parent.
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There are lots of straight people who should never have kids, who have heaps of children. On the other hand, there are plenty of homosexual people who would make great parents.
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If the gay couple can sufficiently provide for the child and can be a role model as good people who can care and love the child, and believe that the child should be given his own choices and his own rights, than "they" should be able to adopt--- not because of who "they" are, but if both individuals are good people, and that's all that matters.
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I don't think a couple's sexual preference has any bearing on their ability to raise a child. A child is better off with a gay couple that treat each other with love and respect than with dysfunctional hetero couple.
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I am totally in favor of it.
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The gay couple should be screened in the same fashion as a hetero couple. ==================================== Support the return of the avatar: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/111472
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Of course they should. Some of the best people I know have homosexual parents. The reason why I say they're the best is because they are more openminded and not so stuck on themselves. Also, if a couple is actually serious about adopting, they have it better than the 50% of American families who get divorces. Stability is key when it comes to raising a child
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I think they should be allowed to adopt- look at the number of kids waiting for foster-care and/or adoption. I would rather they have a loving home then to grow up in other circumstances.
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yes, yes, yes - a loving home and a strong relationship between parents is most important for children.
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Why not, a child with no family is really just looking for a home and a loving family...so what is the family has two man or two women. love has no race, color, sex, or age. love is simply given and accepted no matter who's providing the love.
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As long as they have a suitable environment for the child, I see no reason why they should be denied.
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I think that it would be the same as any other couple adopting kids.
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Absolutely. Their sexual orientation should have nothing to do with adopting a child.
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Yes, as long as the adoptive parents were stable, dedicated, honest and in a caring, loving relationship.
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I think they have every right to adopt a child, if they can provide a loving and caring home for the child. My mother and I just recently helped a homosexual couple adopt a child, and the child is thriving. I believe some "straight" couples shouldn't automatically have the right to a child.
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Yes I do, there are too many kids in need of a good loving home, its terrible. If a gay couple could offer them that home and stability then whats the problem.
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yes I do. Adoption is always a good thing. and a heterosexual couple isnt a sure fire recipe for good parenting skills. Sexual preference isnt what makes a good parent...
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yes i think that they should have the legal right to adopt a child and give it a good home. Some children live in a single parent home (like me) and are doing just fine, so i dont see the problem with having two loving parents no matter there sex or sexual prefrence
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A child in need of a good home should have the opportunity to have one. If the couple can provide a stable and loving home, they should be allowed to. A person's sexual preference does not disqualify them from being excellent parents. I would MUCH rather see a child with loving gay couples than some of the birth parents I have seen and heard about.
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Yes, I think homosexuals should have the ability to adopt a child. It is wrong to deny them a child if they want one.
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THE gays and lesbians? Why ask a question about human rights if you don't view them as humans anyways?
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Dupe. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182572 Sorry, your choice of wording sucks too.
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Yes, absolutely. I think they should be treated with the same respect and rights as straight people. I hope to see a significant change in the way ALL "minority" groups are treated in my lifetime.
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Yeah, if they fit the requirements for being able to adopt, such as not being a paedophile, being able to provide a safe, stable and loving environment for a child(ren) etc. Sexuality doesn't come into is as far as I'm concerned.
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SHOULD....absolutely! This has already been studied by the American Academy of Pediatrics and found that same-sex parents are just as capable of being honest, loving, fair minded and compassionate parents. Children raised by same-sex couples are no more or less likely to be straight or gay than those raised by opposite sex parents, they are in no more danger of being teased or harassed for having same-sex parents as they would be for being fat, wearing glasses, being a nerd...or anyother reason bullies choose to pick on others.
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They do have a right legally,and know of a couple that did.The child is brought up the same way as ordinary couples.I see know problem in it,and it is none of my business anyway.
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Yes 100%, there are far worse things than being brought up by two LOVING, CARING, PROTECTIVE parents of the same sex in a SAFE AND HAPPY HOUSE!
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Definately!! I dont see any reason why they shouldnt!
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Yes, they should. There are so many children in the world whose biological parents want nothing to do with. What is preferable? To have a child raised by "the system" or two caring parents?
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I'd like to answer your question in a way my wife likes to use as an answer. Replace the words "gay or lesbian" with "black or white". That's a yes from me.
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Yes, they should. A child should be raised by people who love them, and will take care of them. There's no difference between Gay/Lesbian couples and staight couples except for Genders.
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I think they should have the legal right, but is this sending the right message to the child?
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They should have the right. I think that a gay or lesbian couple should meet the same criteria for adoptive parents as a straight couple. I think that should be the only determining factor. For those that say "any child raised by gay/lesbian couples are going to be GAY"... that is not accurate. There are no studies that show that being raised by a homosexual couple increases the child's likelihood to be homosexual. Homosexuality is simply not a choice. What would be changed by being raised by a homosexual couple is the child is going to be not bigoted against homosexuals. The only problem I see with being raised by a homosexual couple is that the child would face taunting from his or her peers. However, the benefits of good parents definitely outweighs that.
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Nobody checks to see if heterosexual couples are fit for parenthood before they conceive, why should it be any different for gay/lesbian couples?
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I absolutely agree with Jade !!
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i think homosexuals can give just as much love and happiness for a child as a straight couple so on that alone i would say yes. however what about the effects on the chld. children these days get bullied because they dont wear the 'right' trainers so having two parents of the same sex is going to attract attention, you won't ge bullied for having a mother and father but will do for having a father and a father.
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absolutely. as long as they can take care of the child(ren) and afford to raise them well.
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Asolutely - if they pass all the requirements. Every child deserves a loving home.
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Yes of course. Gays and lesbians are people too and deserving of civil and equal rights.
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Yes.
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By law in Canada they can..and I have read two surveys where they are shown to be much better parents than straight people...especially lesbians.
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Yes. I met a young man who had lesbian mothers and he was an amazing, sensitive young fellow. Very well developed, intelligent and empathetic.
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yes, as long as they care for the child and explain why there is two mommies, and two daddies(when they are old enough lol)
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as much as hetero's should.
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that a child can be brought up in a loving and nurturing environment with 2 parents that love each other as well......is the only thing that should matter!
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I dont see why not, as long as they can prove that they will be able to provide the child with a safe and secure home, why not?
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I don't see how who you fall in love with (gender-wise) has to do with your ability to provide a safe, loving atmosphere for a child. Of course they should be able to adpot.
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Yes.
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hell yea... why not this is suppose to be america the land of the free yet we can marry who we want nor adopt kids who have no home... they need a home and to be loved yet the government will not allow them to go into gay homes where they are wanted all over the place...
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No.
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Certainly. There is no reason why not.
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If you knew how many kids are out there waiting to be adopted you wouldnt even question this. Just because you are gay/lesbian does not mean that you are incapable of parenting or being a good role model. It also does not mean that you will raise a gay/lesbian child. Sexual orientation should not be considered when trying to decide if someone should be allowed to raise a child.
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Of course they should. It should not matter what the sexual orientation, race, religion, culture the parents are, if they can provide a safe, loving home for a child, that's what is important. There are plenty of straight folks who have no business having children. And I have plenty of gay/lesbian friends who DO have children (although they are biological). Those kids are very happy, healthy and well-adjusted.
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of course. orphaned children deserve to be loved, any couple who can do that should be allowed to.
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yes,,so long as the couple is in a stable relationship
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For me the issue is not about the couple being gay or straight but whther or not they are stable, emotionally capable and ready to be good, loving, caring parents.
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As long as they want a child and can emotionally and financially care for a child, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to have children. I wouldn't dare tell a loving couple who wanted to start a family that they aren't allowed to.
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Duplicate: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/104963
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Sure...why not. Can't be any worse than ghettomama not knowing which of 50 potentials is the babydaddy. At least in general gays are more responsible and attentive to details and feelings...and in general can actually afford to raise kids. Yes, there are exceptions...but there is an immense population base that is raising kids right now that are in far worse condition to raise them than many (most?) gay couples.
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Sure...why not. Can't be any worse than ghettomama not knowing which of 50 potentials is the babydaddy. At least in general gays are more responsible and attentive to details and feelings...and in general can actually afford to raise kids. Yes, there are exceptions...but there is an immense population base that is raising kids right now that are in far worse condition to raise them than many (most?) gay couples.
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Yes. As long as the child is loved why would it matter?
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Yeah, but I think kid will have some problems before s/he understands the relationship btwn his/her parents
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Yes, I do. There is no evidence in any study done that homosexuals are less successful in raising children. In fact, homosexuals have raised children throughout history. In many cases, they've simply pretended to be straight, or tried to "become" straight.
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yes, as long as the child is brought up in a loving and secure unit then it doesn't matter who adopts irrespective of their sexuality.
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Of course it's OK. Orientation has nothing to do with whether or not someone will be a good parent.
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I think the most important thing is to have a stable, loving, understanding, and supportive family. Whether the parents are a father and a mother, a father OR a mother, or two fathers or two mothers isn't an issue.
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As the mom of adopted children I beleive every child should have the chance of having a good, loving home.Be they gay or straight.
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Yes and they should also have full marriage rights. That way if one of the adoptive parents passes away then the other one gets custodial consideration equal to that of any other adoptive parent.
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Sure. Being gay doesnt make you an evil person.
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They have every right to adopt as anybody.
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you are essentially saying that we should discriminate against them because they are discriminated against. :/ how much sense does that really make?
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Children will tease other children for all sorts of reasons: eye-glasses, weight, the way they dress, you name it. It is not your or my choice or decision whether other individuals should or should not have/adopt children. It lies totally with the parents and they alone can and will deal with their choice of parenthood and all the issues that come with raising a child. Bottom line, as far as I'm concerned.
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I cant believe your question! That would be like someone saying that you are not allowed to adopt because your adopted kid will get teased because you are ... (insert nasty reason here) I think anybody should be allowed to adopt, as long as they know this is for life, and that they are going to be a loving parent(s).
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If only gay people had kids, and heterosexual couples didn't, would it be fair for the child to have heterosexual parents? Would they get teased because their parents are DIFFERENT? This is absurd. of course they should be able to adopt.
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I had this really amazing experience. I took Child Psychology at my university. I learned all about child development and emotions and also parenting. It opened my eyes and my heart, and the Professor spoke with such great pride about her own children. She had a sense of humor and a big heart in addition to being an outstanding teacher. My large class learned the complicated ins and outs of what raising a child is like. At least from an academic standpoint. We learned about what a child really, truly needs. I guess the whole thing was a total sham because she is a lesbian. I am not trying to be rude to you. I doubt you are trying to ask this question as a way of startling or offending people, really. Just trying to make a valid point about the other side.
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Yes, they should absolutely be able to adopt children. Adoption agencies have an absolute standard. Generally, gay couples can't have their own children (outside of artificial insemination) and so would like to adopt. They have to have enough money, have a stable environment, and all these standards that are put in place for children's safety. Why not let a loving set of people adopt a child/children? Why not give those kids a place to be loved and cared for properly? It just doesn't make sense. Straight people adopt or care for children all the time who abuse them in every way possible. How on earth could anyone mess that up any more? Why not let it be possible for more people to adopt children who WANT children and won't abuse them?
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I was teased mercilessly by other children because my parents (heterosexual) were divorced, because my brother had ADD and my sister was skinny and wore glasses. I was teased because I was overweight and had tiny little boobs before the other girls. I was teased because my mom had less money than some of the other parents. I was teased because we choose not to attend the local church full of hypocrites. I don't know what kind of childhood you had, but having 2 parents, gay or not, would have been nicer than the relatively normal life I did have. Childhood is tough. It hurts. And the chinks in every kids armor will be found and torn open by other children. There is no way to way to avoid this. Divorce is commonplace now and teasing does not happen as much about it. Maybe if society saw many kids with gay parents, this would become commonplace too, and less a cause for ridicule.
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I read your answer. I do not understand how it would be unfair to the child, as long as the parents were positive, nurturing parents. Certainly the child might be met with discrimination from bigots who wish to express their hate for those who are different. Many children experience discrimination, for a variety of reasons, but with the guidance from their loving parents, only learn and grow stronger from the experience. Life is not fair, and that's a lesson most of us learn early. Love is love, and all children deserve that, whether from two dads, two moms, etc.
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Why wouldn't they be able to?It doesn't really matter just as long as the child is being loved that's all that matters.Right?
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my boyfriend's parents adopted a little girl from China 7 years ago. I'm sure she would rather be raised by a gay couple (even though she's not) than be in China working at the age of 8 in a sweat shop or being prostituted out to men. I'll make sure to ask her which would be More Fair...gay or rape? mmmmm, i'm going to have to say She would rather come and live in America and live with a gay couple than be a hooker or child worker
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sp what if they are made fun of? GUESS WHAT kids of straight parents get made fun of too.SERIOUSLY.
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No child in the world gets to pick their parents. Even children of straight couples can be made fun of because of their parents, you know? And even more, do you think it's fair for me to have parents that hate me for being a lesbian? I bet you don't. Either way, it's not the fault of the parents, it's the fault of the kids that have nothing better to do but make fun of other kids. It'll happen no matter what, I assure you.
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Mans man, out of all the arguments that the right throws at us this one has the most merit but, it falls apart. I'm going to pull your argument apart not because I think it's worthless but because I want to answer your question. "This is one thing I struggle with. On one hand, yes because they deserve the same rights as everybody else. Then you also have to consider the child's rights." There is no more basic right than to procreate. Being denied that by biology homosexuals will be better parents of adopted children. The process of adoption is long and strict for straight couples i assume gay couples will have to jump through the same hoops that straight couples do. now add to that the extra scrutiny that a gay couple experience.
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As long as a child has a loving, caring set of parents, it shouldn't matter who they are. I didn't know what homosexuality was growing up...I didn't understand what it was until my teens...and not long after, I came to terms with being lesbian. But as I grew up, I observed kids..and adults...making fun of, discriminating against, being bigoted towards others for all kinds of reasons, big and small. I got made fun of and was ridiculed (and even knocked around) for simply having an uncommon name. Kids/adults get made fun of for race, religion, hair color, glasses, being really tall or short. Being really skinny or very heavy. Get made fun of for for their age, looks and disability. But, denying a gay or lesbian couple of adopting because the child "might" be made fun of because of their parents is a lame, and not at all a legitimate or fair excuse. No child picks it's parents nor asks to be made fun of for any of the lame, bigoted reasons I, and everyone else have mentioned.
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No. But i think they should be allowed to adopt.
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yes, homosexuals are just as effecient parents as heterosexuals, theres no reason they shouldn't be able to adopt.
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