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Should gay couples be permitted to adopt children?

Asked by jimwezzer about 1 year ago, 14 answers.

Should gay couples be permitted to adopt children? Please give reason/s if you choose yes or no?

Answered by cthulhu on Sep 23, 2008, 11:51PM
196 answers

Yes. There's no substantive difference between a loving family with a mom and a dad and one with two moms or two dads. I think it'd be better if they were married, but then that's another issue.

In exclusionary cases like this, the onus should be on the person claiming that there's a reason homosexual couples shouldn't adopt, just as we would place the burden of proof on someone claiming that, for example, people with blue eyes should be prevented from adopting.

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Answered by stephanief987 on Sep 23, 2008, 07:25PM
13833 answers

Yes - if they are stable enough to raise a family they should be able to. Obviously they cant make a baby together so they deserve a permit to adopt.

Answered by ty on Sep 23, 2008, 09:28PM
10117 answers

Yes - I'm sorry but I dont feel I have to explain why

Answered by nzdaniel on Sep 23, 2008, 09:36PM
694 answers

Yes, how else can they get their children.

Answered by religionisgood on Sep 23, 2008, 09:57PM
480 answers

Considering how many heterosexual couples are not fit to have or raise children, and how many homosexual couples are, I would say it's a no-brainer.

Answered by saucybaby on Sep 23, 2008, 10:14PM
1817 answers

Yes...

Answered by captainassassin on Sep 23, 2008, 10:33PM
6184 answers

Yes...

One's sexual orientation has NO bearing on their ability to be a parent.

Answered by texaskimmie on Sep 23, 2008, 10:38PM
1905 answers

OF COURSE!

Answered by jimahl on Sep 24, 2008, 07:37AM
2603 answers

Of course. There is no logical reason why not...

Answered by utopia on Sep 24, 2008, 09:03AM
1477 answers

yes. yes. yes.

Answered by leevan on Sep 24, 2008, 10:46AM
569 answers

absolutely!

Answered by carjon011208 on Sep 24, 2008, 01:50PM
427 answers

yes! why should anyone be deprived of something they realy want?

Answered by phrannie on Sep 24, 2008, 04:21PM
4273 answers

Absolutely!!

Answered by gayguy0069 on Sep 19, 2009, 05:52AM
258 answers

Yes
I personally have a friend who lives on the state benefits and has 6 kids living in a pigsty (should probably mention I havent visited her in a while)

If she can have a kid why cant me and my partner?

Having 2 gay parents is better than living in care til you are 18 and having nobody in your life

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