LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-sex couple of the other’s biological child (step-child adoption) and adoption by a single LGBT person. Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 25 countries. In September 2022 a federal district court ruled that the New York State government could not shut down a faith-based adoption provider which banned LGBT couples from using its adoption services. Opponents of LGBT adoption ques…
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@92GDKK43yrs3Y
This is an issue that should be determined by each individual state government. If the state chooses to allow this than they should be able to do so.
@9CCDFLZLibertarian 2mos2MO
This liberty should be beholden to the adoption service provider in question and should not be dictated by the feds.
@7V8WHYYConstitution 7mos7MO
No there are more solutions to this problem than putting children into the hands of predators.
Why not improve the adoption and foster system? Or look at the reason kids get put up for adoption in the first place. Why is the "right" answer always to let gays adopt kids? Kids are not objects, no one is entitled to them just so they can feel included.
@Hot-Potato 9mos9MO
Yes, sexual orientation should not be the deciding factor in whether or not someone should have the legal ability to adopt a child. The deciding factors should be whether or not someone is mentally and financially capable of loving and caring for a child. Especially in a world without abortion where there may possibly be more children being put up for adoption, it would be foolish to deny the ability to adopt a child to somebody simply based on which adults someone is attracted to.
@9LXDZSKLibertarian 1yr1Y
Yes, as having two parents is better than having none, however, straight couples should be prioritized
@Hot-Potato 1yr1Y
Yes, in a world without abortion more children will be up for adoption. Therefore it would be foolish to deny the ability to adopt children to loving prospective parents. Two parents are always better than no parents.
@Hot-Potato 1yr1Y
In a world without abortion more children will be up for adoption. Therefore it would be foolish to deny the ability to adopt children to loving prospective parents. Two parents are always better than no parents.
@6W67VX4Libertarian 1yr1Y
It should be up to the adoption agency who receives priority. Adoption should be completely privatized.
@8YSMXC43yrs3Y
Yes, but only for government-run adoption programs
@93TCX2B3yrs3Y
Leave the government out of it, and let the adoption agencies decide
@mathomas156Libertarian3yrs3Y
The adoption agencies should offer the services they see fit.
@8Y3XN263yrs3Y
Adoption agencies should be able to do choose.
@8XL4WLW4yrs4Y
Yes, and adoption requirements need to be relaxed to reduce the failings of the foster system.
@8XCGBD34yrs4Y
An adoption agency should be able to deny a gay couple based on religious beliefs.
@8TZ68BH4yrs4Y
yes. but I do believe a nanny of an opposite gender would really make things better
@8TM7N9BConstitution4yrs4Y
Should be left up to the individual adoption agencies, not a government issue
@8TB798W4yrs4Y
It should be the individual choice of each individual and agency involved.
@8T8N9Z84yrs4Y
Yes, but a traditional family structure is better for the child.
@8QGTYT24yrs4Y
Yes but the nuclear family is the best environment for a child
@8PJX953Republican5yrs5Y
No, religious organizations should not be forced to offer children to gay couple. All other adoption rights should be the same.
@8NSVNZD5yrs5Y
The biological family should have a right to choose or deny a gay couple
@95J5J7B3yrs3Y
Yes, but we need to do more research on if gay couples provide as well for children and straight couples
Adoption should no longer be legal for anyone.
@8YS4ZQK3yrs3Y
Regarless, the adoption agencies should make the decision for themselves
@6LKT66V5yrs5Y
Heteroseuxual relationships are better for children then gay or single parent scenarios however a single parent or homosexual couple makes a much better parent than foster care.
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