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LGBT News Yes, even in Canada...

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by greatwhale, Jul 14, 2014.

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  1. greatwhale

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    Greetings!

    I came across this article about a prominent, gay, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly of the province of British Columbia) who was refused the right to adopt a child:

    MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert and husband denied adoption - British Columbia - CBC News

    "For a family who wouldn't or couldn't provide that home to the child to then step in and say, 'But wait, we want to exclude somebody who could, and is willing to, provide that loving home.' It's just wrong when you look at the number of kids who need loving homes."

    It's a thorny situation, to what degree does the extended family have a say in adoption if they themselves are unwilling to assume the responsibilities for that child?

    P.S. The MLA questions the current situation but insists it's not personal (puhleeze!), of course it's personal, there's nothing wrong with that.
     
    #1 greatwhale, Jul 14, 2014
  2. GeeLee

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    If you're unwilling to raise the child yourself then you abdicate all rights to a say in where the child is then housed, that's my opinion on it.
     
    #2 GeeLee, Jul 14, 2014
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    ^Agreed

    I mean, if these people aren't willing to raise their child in a loving home, then that child is just going to be going between homes until someone with a heart wants to actually be responsible and take care of them.
     
    #3 Candace, Jul 14, 2014
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    Agreed.

    If someone is unwilling or unable to care for the child, then it's the states responsibility to ensure that the child is placed in the best home possible for that child. No one gets veto power.

    There are lots of reasons why someone might object that I don't find relevant. For example, a Christian Evangelical family who was unwilling or unable to care for the child might want to insist that the child goes to another Christian Evangelical home. Same for a devout Muslim family. Or people with a distinctive cultural background they want to preserve.

    None of these things are relevant when there is a child in need of a home. They should be placed with whoever is best suited to care for them based on their unique needs.

    If you're a devout Muslim / Christian / Whatever, and you don't want your children going to a gay atheist family? Then don't give birth to children you can't take care of; it's as simple as that.
     
    #4 Aldrick, Jul 14, 2014
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