I sure do. They are just as capable of providing a child with a good, stable, loving home as anyone else. And for anyone who says it'll make the kids homosexual, most homosexuals grew up in heterosexual homes. And with out the genetics to back it up you can't make someone homosexual.

As long as they meet the criteria for adoptive parents... yes. When last I heard, adoptive criteria are rather strict. There are no studies that indicate that a child adopted by a homosexual couple (of either gender) is more likely to be homosexual. Homosexual men, despite all the homophobic drivel about being pedophiles, are no more likely to engage in pedophiliac behaviours than heterosexual men. The child shall be teased by his/her peers for being cared for by parents of the same sex. However, a good adoptive home most certainly outweighs this.

I am not homophobic in any way but I think that a child should be adopted by a man and a woman, for the childs sake. Growing up as an adopted child can be difficult enough and I would be worried that the child could be bullied when other children find out about their dads. I gave a child up for adoption a long time ago and I would constantly worry about her (more than I do now) if she had gone to a single sex couple. I hope I don't offend anyone with this answer but I am only being honest.

I think that anyone who wants to be able to adopt should have to meet certain criteria. As long as both men meet said criteria, why not?

Sure... my mother and I have helped many homosexual couples adopt. If they give a good loving and caring home, who cares.

Yes. I know lots of homosexual couple that would make much better parents then many straight couples. As long as they have the means to raise a child, why not?

they can but he would be scared for life...poor kid

Yes, I think that two homosexual men should be able to adopt children just as two homosexual women should. However it is very unfortunate that many homosexual couples are unable to adopt children despite them being perfectly fit parents. Considering that homosexual couples means for having children are a bit more restricted I think that it is despicable for the government to place such restrictions on them.

I have no problem with a gay couple adopting a child, but I sure wouldnt want to be that child. Figuring out life is complicated enough without throwing that a-bomb in there.

People don't think about the effing kid. Think of the kid. When it's Mother's day, who are they gonna give the effing card to? If there's a parent conference day and both parents gonna go, the parents are gonna find out, then they'll tell the kid to not hang out with the other one.. And when he/she becomes a teenager, and he figures out, aw jesus, it's gonna be hell... THINK!@!!!!!

Yes. As long as they make enough $ to support a child, have decent living conditions, no criminal record, aren't abusive or nothing...they should be able to do whatever they want.

Yes, they should be able to. If they want to start a family, why not let them.

As long as they can give the child a good, loving home then yes 2 homosexual men can adopt a child just the same as 2 women or a 1man & 1 woman couple can adopt a child. The most important thing is that the couple give the child a lot of love and care.

If they can put food on the table, teach them to respect others, and provide a caring environment for them, then why not? It's two grown people.

As long as they meet the criteria for adopting I do not see anything wrong with it. I am glad to see some states are way ahead in this issue and are allowing these kids to enjoy the stability of a good home.

If they are good parents, of course. I hold the same standard for two homosexual women and a heterosexual couple. So long as they can give the child a good, happy, healthy life and teach them to be good people, then they're fine in my book.

Yes, There are kids living in foster homes because backward ass politicians are homophobic, as long as they can take care of the kids I don't care if they bend over or not.

It's a big issue? Who's whining about it?

I guess I would rather see a child raised by a happy gay couple than a un-happy straight couple. I would rather see a kid with a gay couple than in a home where they are abused.

As long as they are capable of supporting the child, I say let them go ahead and adopt.

HA. Things like this make me laugh. With all the REAL problems in our world people still find time to squabble over petty issues like this. That right I said PETTY. Until I'm perfect, I will never point the finger at someone for anything. Especially over something as small as sexual oriention.

I think it has more to do with their abilities as far as child-raising go rather than them being gay.

Yes, my daughters father hasn't seen her in years, how lucky a child would be to have not one but two dads

Of course it is. As long as they love and care for that child. Why can't two men adopt. Besides, Two gay men will love that child all the more, because they had to go through a lot of stuff to get that child. That kid will be more precious to them for it.

Yes! As long as they are good people and not sleezy as many STRAIGHT couples prove out to be!!!! Parenting is WORK and anyone who negates the understanding that they are just going to become a child's best buddy and that the simple desire to love a child will make it all a piece of cake...would be best to THINK AGAIN. It is not about being a tough bad ass parent with no open mindedness, but it's not about being the kid's best friend either! I see it as finding a balance. Teaching the child responsibility, love, compassion, encouraging creativity, a feeling of being valuable in what each family member contributes to the whole. Setting healthy boundaries and sticking to them WITHIN REASON. That is to say you do not allow your child to make all the decisions or do things that are not in the child's best interest, but you DO allow and encourage the child to speak up with their own ideas in a CIVIL manner, with as a parent it is my duty to listen and respond in a civil manner. Some things are negotiable, some are not..it changes as the child grows up! Gay and Lesbian partners generally do make good parents, NOT ALWAYS because we are just human and subject to making all the same mistakes.. But it sure isn't likely that we will have a child in our lives unless we REALLY, REALLY want the child and are prepared to consider what will meet the needs best for that child...we don't tend to have "accidents."

Yes, although personally I don't want to.

Yup, it's definitely better than leaving them at adopting centers and orphans. They can be just as good as other parents.

I know homosexual couples & lesbian couples that have adopted children. These children are happy, well-adjusted little people. How lucky they are to live in homes that are loving and tolerant.

Absolutely. Children are being abused by straight people in foster homes and in their real homes and in orphanages. They're being left alone and scared, and abused. Why not give them a loving family? Why not show them that life DOESN'T suck all the time, and that two people don't have to be pieces of sh*t? Just because someone finds someone of their same sex attractive doesn't mean they won't be good parents!! Look at the facts- kids get abused by straight couples more than anyone else. I think gay men and women should adopt if they want, to give more loving homes to children in need.

Why the heck not? Homosexual does NOT equal bad parents. Sure there may be a few bad ones, but there are bad people in all groups. Like Penny said, straight people who have foster children are being abusive. Besides these children NEED a home. Is it not better for them to have parents than live without knowing any?

Though Homosexuality goes against my moral beliefs, that doesn't mean they should not be able to adopt a child. If they can provide a child with unconditional love and provide a good home for him or her, I see absolutely no reason they should be barred from adopting a child.

Assuming you are straight, and possibly a parent...does what happens in your bedroom affect your children? For those who say yes, both gay or straight, you certainly should never have a child in any fashion! Now for the answer: The sexuality of any two individuals who have the ability, desire, love and dedication to each other and family to raise a child should not be prohibited from doing so. As a child I saw Mommy and Daddy, not Male and Female. If my newborn eyes had seen Daddy and Daddy, I still would have never seen Male Male or Female Female. I would have seen love. I am gay, raised by very straight parents...preacher grandfather....no child abuse. Go figure? Yet, I was loved, and in turn I love. Those born in love, raised in love, will live and raise in LOVE....gay or straight. YES, it's ok.

Yes! I am friends with two wonderful men who have been in a committed relationship for a lot longer than most married couples. They love, respect and honor each other. They started by fostering a little girl, then adopted her when her crack head mother refused to get help. Unfortunately, anyone can have children and when her mother got pregnant again, the social worker called these men and asked if they would like to adopt the sister from birth. They were elated. They are wonderful parents and that is all that matters. That and the fact that they are financially set doesn't hurt.

Yes. Two gay parents are better than none.

yes i do. two loving parents are a great gift for a child with none.

Of course it is. It doesn't matter whether it's two men or two women, As long as that child is loved and brought up in an environment that they will feel safe. What does someone's orientation matter. That does not dictate if they will be loving parents, if anything gay men and women would make better parents. They can't "accidentally" get pregnant. So in order for them to have a child, they have to put some work into it. Hence, the child will be much more valued and loved.

it shouldn't matter what gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or culture....if 2 people can provide and loving, safe home instead of a child growing up without parents, then they should be allowed to. there are too many children who need good homes! we have quite a few gay and lesbian friends who are great parents (to biological, not adopted children). their kids are happy, healthy and well-adjusted. and I've known plenty of heterosexuals (my current next door neighbor, in fact) who treat their kids like garbage and have no business having children. good parents = happy children....no matter who they are!

If they are educated, financially stable, patient, good parents, why not.

of course I do. Any child responds to love.

Of course they can adopt a child; children need adults in their lives, gay or straight or whatever.

No. It's ok I expect the downgrads, it's the price I pay for freedom to say what I feel and to tell the truth.

I would rather have a child be placed with two men or two women than a straight couple who are abusive. Before people get all mad i am Not saying AlL straight people are like that. I am say i would rather that then the child or children be abused. If they have a house over their head stable lives and able to eat and are loved i don't see a problem. I am a lesbian with a child and a partner, he is well adjusted and is smart and plays sports. He loves girls and loves to chase them. He is a normal boy and he is loved. Sexual orientation should have nothing to do with it, like curiosity49 said "Assuming you are straight, and possibly a parent...does what happens in your bedroom affect your children? "

No.

Every set of parents, whether gay or straight, needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for adoption. Every legitimate adoption agency does this, in fact, so you can assume that if two men are approved as adoptive parents, then the child will be going to a new and loving home.

It shouldn't matter wether people are gay or straight! What should matter is that are goign to give the child the love and care that they deserve! Just because a man is gay, does not mean he is incapable of being a good parent. God does not judge....nor should anyone else!

I think couples of the same sex should be very much so able to adopt a child...If they have the means then let a child be blessed...I would love to adopt but being Bi-Polar seems to be an issue..I am straight though. Same for straght applies to the same sex couples...

Absolutely!!!

No, a child thrives best with a mother and father. This is the way I feel and am willing to sacrifice down rates.

No

i think that two people should be given the right to adopt a child based on how loving and accepting the home is not based on the sexual orientation.

yes I do. people say if gay couples have families, their kids will be taught the “gay lifestyle". If straight couples can raise gay kids, why can’t gay couples raise straight kids? Gay couples could be loving parents who would teach their kids tolerance, equality and empathy. These are traits that many people who voted for Proposition 8 lacked.

haha, so its one of THOSE answers. You dont need an explanation, you're just against it. Damn, thats intelligent.

Sorry! I don't think it is okay.

It could be done but children run their mouths too much, same sex couples should educate their kids that most kids from parents who are man and woman. Same sex couples should not kiss around their children especially if a child is in development. If a child says they have two dads or moms they could be made fun of. Ideally it is better to have man and woman raise a child. I'm not against homosexuals having children but they have be more careful raising children than thier hetreosexual counterparts.

Absolutely. A gay couple would make just as wonderful parents as a straight couple. Some people worry the child would be raised gay, WTF!!! Ludicrous. What about all the LGBT people being raised by straight couples? Does that mean they taught them? I think not. You are who you are, born the way you were born, and there's no reason a loving, stable couple, ANY couple shouldn't have the opportunity to have a family, however they choose to go about it.