ljs Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Well, since there are a couple threads on gay issues, and there seems to be a lot of talk about the parenting issue. I thought it would be nice to have it's own thread. I for one don't see a problem with gay people having their own kids, or adopting...or being foster parents. Heck, there are more tests to get your drivers license and more regulation on drinking alcohol than there is for someone becoming a parent, regardless of orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Equal rights to everyone. I'm sticking by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 HELL YES! So should single people. Hell, I'm sure there are gays and lesbians who would be better parents than some hetero married families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I have NO problems with gay people being mentors, having kids, babysitting kids or anything like that. I highly doubt a gay person is trying to brainwash any kid in to being gay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 why no poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 why no poll? Just got that up, sorry for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 If they are good people and are found to be potential good parents, I dont see the issue with it. What I dont agree with is either hetero or homosexual folks adopting a child and they act as if the child is a pet or a cool conversation piece at parties. I often wonder if the hollywood folks do that. I hope I'm wrong and that they adopt for good reasons and that the children are loved and cared for deeply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 At least when a gay couple has a kid, there is no whoops factor involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 So long as they are raised as devout Catholics, I have no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yes, yes and yes. I have a serious issue with anyone who says otherwise. Are you seriously going to tell me that being stuck in foster care > being adopted by a gay person? Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm fairly certain they can legally adopt in most sates.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I have NO problems with gay people being mentors, having kids, babysitting kids or anything like that. I highly doubt a gay person is trying to brainwash any kid in to being gay... You know, you may be a conservative, but at least you're not stupid (about this anyway ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i remember looking at multiple research projects during my days in college on this very subject. kids with gay parent end up no different than kids with straight parents i don't have a problem with homosexuals parenting kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I voted yes. Honestly, I really don't see what the big deal is about this and why so many people have problems with it. Gays are people that have a lot of love to give, and there are a LOT of children who need love. Why deny those children a loving home? Why should they (gays) be treated ANY differently than the rest of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 If they are good people and are found to be potential good parents, I dont see the issue with it.What I dont agree with is either hetero or homosexual folks adopting a child and they act as if the child is a pet or a cool conversation piece at parties. I often wonder if the hollywood folks do that. I hope I'm wrong and that they adopt for good reasons and that the children are loved and cared for deeply. I had these concerns when the state put my brother in foster care. Thankfully, they are really good people and I have no need to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 So long as they are raised as devout Catholics, I have no problem. You monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yes, yes and yes.I have a serious issue with anyone who says otherwise. Are you seriously going to tell me that being stuck in foster care > being adopted by a gay person? Ridiculous. as a former foster kid I will warn you that foster homes are not what you see on television. those are "group homes" and are just transient houses until they can place you or you turn 18. foster homes are just like your home but with kids that are like you. but my foster home had kids of their own there too and we are still close like brothers and sisters. i called them mom and dad and cried when my foster mother died. but other then that, if i didnt have that foster home, i would NOT have minded a gay couple adopting me. ecspecially if it was 2 hot women...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 I mentioned this earlier, but I do have a lot of lesbian friends w/ kids. Two of my close friends have been together for about 6 years. They are in their late 20's and 2 years ago one got prego via invetro. They now have a beautiful 2 yr old daughter and are working on a second using the same donation. In that situation, the one who birthed the daughter has a gay mother. So this kid has lesbian parents, lesbian grandparents and whole ton of lesbian "aunts"....but she also see's her grandpa and uncles regularly, so no issue of not having a male influence. (which I always thought was funny since many lesbians are butch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 but other then that, if i didnt have that foster home, i would NOT have minded a gay couple adopting me. ecspecially if it was 2 hot women...lol So funny yet so wrong! I do agree with what everyone has been saying, and voted yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm going to post this exact question on another site I visit often. It's Christian themed. I will report back with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 How do you propose stopping them from having their own kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 wonder who voted nay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 wonder who voted nay? yeah, I noticed that there are only positive posts, but a good chunk of negative votes. interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Obviously someone is flooding the pole with bogus votes. This is why you should always make polls public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZornAgain! Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 It's kinda funny and very ironic (if not intentional) that Biden and Obama look gay in Toe Jam's signature. At first glance, Obama's arm appears to be behind/around Biden. Sorry, I just had to lighten the mood here. I am currently ROFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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