I just saw on the news that it is up for question of whether or not to make a law banning gay adoptions.

Personally...I think that would be outragous to ban it. They listed the incredibally high number of children up for adoption and only 50% of those get adopted. I think that if a person, or more than one person are willing to support a child emotionally, physically and financially it shouldn't matter whether it is a single person, a strait couple, or a gay couple as long as the care giver loves the child and allows the child to make his or her own decisions as far as sexuality. My parents didn't agree with me but I have to take into consideration that they were raised in the 50s and 60s...

Just wondering what anyone else thought about it.

I completely agree with that. As long as someone is able to give a child a loving home who cares what sexual orientation they are or if they are single.

Well I agree that they should be able to adopt but at the same time I think the child should have a say in it too. I agree though so many kids arent adopted and if there is a loving couple who will take care of the child then that is better then no family at all.

IF the child is old enough to understand what is going on...yes, I think they should have a say in it as well..no matter what (whether the couple is gay/strait)

IF the child is old enough to understand what is going on...yes, I think they should have a say in it as well..no matter what (whether the couple is gay/strait)
Exactly:yes

I just saw on the news that it is up for question of whether or not to make a law banning gay adoptions.

Personally...I think that would be outragous to ban it. They listed the incredibally high number of children up for adoption and only 50% of those get adopted. I think that if a person, or more than one person are willing to support a child emotionally, physically and financially it shouldn't matter whether it is a single person, a strait couple, or a gay couple as long as the care giver loves the child and allows the child to make his or her own decisions as far as sexuality. My parents didn't agree with me but I have to take into consideration that they were raised in the 50s and 60s...

Just wondering what anyone else thought about it.

I totally agree with you. Just because they are homosexual has nothing to do with parenting skills. I know plenty of heterosexual couples that should not be allowed to be parents at all.

There are so many children that need homes. If they otherwise are qualified, why not?

I totally agree with you. Just because they are homosexual has nothing to do with parenting skills. I know plenty of heterosexual couples that should not be allowed to be parents at all.
:yes My feelings exactly.

I believe married couples with a father (MAN) and mother (WOMAN) should have priority over a homosexual adoption.

I don't think the issue should be about sexuality but ability to care for a child, especially one with possible issues in the future. Whether, married, dating, single, or gay the welfare of these children should first be considered before handing them over to anyone, including thorough background checks and financial stability.

I believe married couples with a father (MAN) and mother (WOMAN) should have priority over a homosexual adoption.

I also kinda agree with that too but only if they would be good parents. I really think that kids should have a father and mother figure because they both teach different things and it's just nice having both. Yes I know there are single parents out there and many kids dont have both parents but if I had a choice when I was young I would have wanted a mom and a dad. I'm just kinda in the middle with this whole thing I've got different opinions and it's kinda hard to explain... I pretty much see both sides to it. :dunno :D

I see no problem with allowing them to adopt.

I don't think the issue should be about sexuality but ability to care for a child, especially one with possible issues in the future. Whether, married, dating, single, or gay the welfare of these children should first be considered before handing them over to anyone, including thorough background checks and financial stability.

:yes I completely agree. IMO it should have nothing to do with sexuality, but most importantly the stability of the parents who want the child/children. Stability as far as emotionally, financially, police background, etc. Two parents, be it a man & woman or 2 women or 2 men, or even one parent - who even may be gay - if they have enough love for a child and are stable enough to be a parent should have no problem at all adopting. Even with gay parents, the child will be brought up right with love, manners, and an open mind. Adoption is such a special thing, I don't think ANYONE should be banned from having the opportunity.

They should not ban it. It should be about who will give the child the best care and the most love they can get.

:yes I completely agree. IMO it should have nothing to do with sexuality, but most importantly the stability of the parents who want the child/children. Stability as far as emotionally, financially, police background, etc. Two parents, be it a man & woman or 2 women or 2 men, or even one parent - who even may be gay - if they have enough love for a child and are stable enough to be a parent should have no problem at all adopting. Even with gay parents, the child will be brought up right with love, manners, and an open mind. Adoption is such a special thing, I don't think ANYONE should be banned from having the opportunity.

Ok I agree with this too I dont want anyone thinking that I dont agree with everyone having an equal right because I do. One of my best friends is gay and I think he would be a great father. I'm just saying that I can understand why people might not agree with it. I do agree though that if they can prove that they will be good providers and loving caring parents who will teach those kids right from wrong then I'm all for it. Like in the tv show friends... Ross' lesbian ex wife had a kid with her wife and that was fine... I just really liked the fact that the son had Ross to be a father figure too even if he wasnt living with them. Even just having a relative of the opposite sex would be nice but it's not needed just nice to have that for the child... understand what I'm saying... I'm confusing myself. :lol

i have no problem with it. i think that the couple should be given parenting classes, but then again i think every couple or parent should be given parenting classes. they have done studies that there is no negative affect to a child raised in a homosexual home. i don't see the problem

I don't think that it should matter if you are gay or straight. As long as you are willing to take a child in and give it a loving and caring home then your sexuality shouldn't matter. There are so many children who need homes and there are so many homosexual couples who would love to adopt one of those children. Hopefully they won't ban them from adopting, all they want are the same rights that straight couples get.

I just saw on the news that it is up for question of whether or not to make a law banning gay adoptions.

Personally...I think that would be outragous to ban it. They listed the incredibally high number of children up for adoption and only 50% of those get adopted. I think that if a person, or more than one person are willing to support a child emotionally, physically and financially it shouldn't matter whether it is a single person, a strait couple, or a gay couple as long as the care giver loves the child and allows the child to make his or her own decisions as far as sexuality. My parents didn't agree with me but I have to take into consideration that they were raised in the 50s and 60s...

Just wondering what anyone else thought about it.

100% :agree
thier are so many children who arent given the chance to for a good home. i'ld rather have a child go w/a gay/lesbian couple who love and nurture them rather then a straight couple who abuse them.