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Adoption ban proposal irks some students, makes sense to others
James Baker
Issue date: 10/27/08 Section: News
The current initiative would stop both heterosexual and homosexual cohabitating unmarried couples from being foster or adoptive parents.
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor has said that while he is still deciding on his stance, he was leaning against the proposal.
The initiative also has opponents ranging from the Arkansas Families First coalition to the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the former has vigorously campaigned against the measure throughout the election year, though approval of the ballot proposal remains high.
"It's obviously a ploy to keep gay couples from getting children," senior Gracie Lambright said.
But Sherrill said he thinks the measure might weed out parents who wouldn't be committed to their adopted children.
"That child you adopt should have the stability of a complete family in his or her life," he said. "If two people are not willing to be bonded by marriage, then that relationship is not serious enough for them to adopt a child."
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor has said that while he is still deciding on his stance, he was leaning against the proposal.
The initiative also has opponents ranging from the Arkansas Families First coalition to the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the former has vigorously campaigned against the measure throughout the election year, though approval of the ballot proposal remains high.
"It's obviously a ploy to keep gay couples from getting children," senior Gracie Lambright said.
But Sherrill said he thinks the measure might weed out parents who wouldn't be committed to their adopted children.
"That child you adopt should have the stability of a complete family in his or her life," he said. "If two people are not willing to be bonded by marriage, then that relationship is not serious enough for them to adopt a child."
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Stella
posted 10/27/08 @ 8:44 AM CST
We may be preaching to the converted here, but please see the link >
http://about-orphans.blogspot.com
Many thanks.
Chris Hampton
posted 10/27/08 @ 2:56 PM CST
In the third paragraph you write:
"Nearly 53 percent of respondents in the Arkansas Poll approved of the measure, while 42 percent opposed the measure. (Continued…)
RB
posted 10/28/08 @ 12:52 PM CST
I think it's wise to make sure two people make a legal commitment to each other, before they make a legal commitment to an innocent child.
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