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Loving Parents’ regardless of Their Sexuality.

Nicole Gliko

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12-16-10

Every person should be able to make the decision whether or not he or she would like to be a parent. However, even under our democratic society, some people do not have that choice. Although Rita Mae Brown who is she?, speech, 28 says, “No government has the right to tell its citizens when or whom to love.”cite this Homosexuality has been a heated national argument ever since 1993. The media has done stories on it and people have been harmed for their choice of homosexuality. Many who don’t support gay marriage or letting gay couples adopt think very strongly about how the bible says it is an unnatural sin. But, there is hope! Even ancient philosophers saw the importance to equality in love. Boethius asked in 524 A.D.,“Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law.” Cite this?Along with not accepting gay marriages, our society continues to make it very difficult on gay couples to adopt. Even though the unfair treatment of gays has happened throughout history, there are solutions to this sexist act, such as, writing letters to the government and religious officials, and starting programs in schools.

People can make a big difference. Rachel Scottexplain who she is states, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain reaction of the same.“ cite this and explain what this quotes means and how it relates to writing to the governmentOne thing that could be done is writing letters to the government. Showing the government how many people care about gay rights can make them think twice about letting adoption agencies turn gay homosexual couple's down and banning gay marriage. Everyone has heard the quote “every man has equal rights.”where is this from…. Yet people discriminate against homosexuals.explain more

Need transitionAdoption centers are a place of fulfillment. It’s too fill the empty hole of not being able to have children. It is truly a place of hope. Not being able to have a kid is a sad feeling. Homosexuals, I’mnot 1^st person afraid, know this feeling all too well. Dave Thomaswho is this? says "What about gay adoptions? Interracial? Single Parent? I say. Hey fine, as long as it works for the child and the family is responsible. My big stand is this: Every child deserves a home and love. Period.” This man shows hope for future adopters. A lady named Rachel who is this?states “Its better to have a loving family than to have no family at all.”cite this But, going through adoptions are very expensive. Agency and private adoptions can range from $5,000 to $40,000 or more depending on many aspects including services provided, travel expenses, birthmother expenses, requirements in the state, and other factors. International adoptions can range from $7,000 to $30,000. After the fee of paying the papers, filling them out, and sending them, adoption centers will still turn them down.what does cost have to do with it? The agencies that usually turn them down are religious. Although this act isn't illegal, it is unfair.

Another important point to make is that adoption is not a right, like the right to vote. Instead, the real goal of adoption is, or should be, to place the child with the best possible parents. Those who object to homosexuality believe that the best placement is with a two-parent, heterosexual couple. They see homosexuality as morally wrong. This is truly a matter of opinion. Another state of opinion is that having two moms, and or, two dads will embarrass the son or daughter. A man by the name of Mr. McGeorgewho is this? says "My dad has been my best friend since I was a kid, and yes he is homosexual." citeA young girl named Rebeccawho? states, "I never felt any pressure to be gay."cite It may well be true that children of gay or lesbian parents might have trouble explaining their situation to friends, although supporters of gay and lesbian adoption argue that this doesn't mean we should instinctively disgrace homosexuals.

Just by doing a little work you can change perspectives. People have gone from discriminating against homosexuals to understanding that their love is just as real as a 'straight' couple. Not everyone will understand how horrible it feels to not have a child, but we all can try to change how adoption centers deal with gay couples. Many think that homosexuality is morally wrong. This is simply a matter of opinion. Homosexuals are truly discriminated against. Although, law does state that everyone has equal rights, gays do not. One day, believers will overpower and everyone will understand that being homosexual does not make you a bad parent, person, or lover.