OK i have to do a paper and i was wonder should homosexuals be able to adopt???
926438
If they're stable and able to support a child and provide a good environment, why not?  How could living with two people who love each other and want to love a child be worse than being farmed out to a foster family just looking for the monthly check?
1094771
I think it's a great idea.\n\nThe only real problem I have with homosexual marriage is that once you change the definition of marriage the freakshows will start coming out and demanding their right to marry animals and shoes and pieces of land ... how do you make the legislation so that consenting adults can marry but they have to marry other people. You know that as soon as you allow homosexual marriage but say it has to be between two people some guy is gonna sue for his right to marry a hole in a watermelon. The madness will never stop.
425311
Maybe consider the effects homosexual parents may have on children in their developing years.  As homosexuality isn't the cultural "norm," they'll not only question why their parents are different, but they'll endure the world's lack of understanding as well.  Start there?
646413
They should have the same rights as those people who are straight. I don't believe that this is an issue the government should decide upon. It is a personal choice.
281832
I know a girl who has to female parents through adoption. The only bad thing about it is that she gets teased alot at school because of it. I would have to say it depends where you live. Make sure you do it in a town that is open to the idea.
842154
As a married Heterosexual male, I have been wondering the same thing.  How does it effect us, and since it doesn't why do we think we have the right to tell gay people that they can't enjoy the same rights as us.  They pay taxes too, what ever happened to "taxation without representation"  I say Homosexuals should stop paying taxes untill they are afforded the same rights as us Heterosexuals.  They can't arrest every gay person in the country and If they tried,  It would be a hate crime in my eyes.  And I don't wanna hear "But the bible says..."  I am a Christian and I have two things to say about that 1) Let he who has no sin cast the first stone.  It's not our place to Judge.  2) Amendment 1.  We can't force people to follow Christian values because it is garunteed in the constitution.  Let em get married it aint gonna hurt you none.
381418
I am not gay but have many friends who are and they are just as responsible as a heterosexual.  So why shouldn't they have the same rights? They should be able to marry just like everyone else because they love like everyone else. Not all gay people are child molesters.  I knew a couple who were some of the most loving parents to their children, they were awsome people, and when my xhusband was down and out and could not be a father to my kids, this couple stood in for their father.  They did all the boy stuff with them.  So, Yes, Yes, and Yes they should have all the same rights as us straight people.
190714
I would rather see a child raised by a happy and healthy gay couple than go through foster homes or live with abusive parents.  If the child is raised in a healthy environment he/she can be happy regardless of the sexual orientation of the parents.  I believe that as a society our views will continue to shift in favor of gay adoption.  We have always been a country that moves forward and grants rights and privileges to our citizens.  We do not historically pass laws or regulations to take rights away from people and when we have (18th amendment - prohibition of alcohol) we usually find out quickly it was a big mistake (21st amendment - repealed the 18th amendment)!
527126
Okay- I did a Public Speaking presentation on same-sex marriage. (BTW, not only homosexuals want to get married to people of their own gender, bisexuals would like to do it too; if you use "same-sex" marriage, it's more professional, since that's what the news media has termed it recently.)  In the sources, I've put all the internet sources I used.  I'm not sure if this will help, since you didn't specify if it could be an online newspaper or if it had to be a print newspaper.  Good luck!\n\nNOTE: For the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (last link), I used Articles: 1, 6, 7, 12, and especially 16\n\n(PS- I can't remember where I found it, but I remember one of the pros was that married people pay more taxes, so that if same-sex couples were allowed to marry they'd be charged under spousal income tax laws and more money would flow into the government.)
994674
because gay people make their babies gay, of course....\n\n\nplease feel the dripping sarcasm...\nI totally agree with too many orphans being denied stable homes because of outsiders' personal prejudices.
500250
I would like to atleast have one of my own. I would also like to adopt one. I don't care what i have just as long as its healthy. If i had a boy of my own...i would want to adopt a girl and vice versa.
955806
Yes I know someone who know longer chooses the homosexual lifestyle and they follow Christ.  Two actually.  A woman and a man.  The fell in love, got married, and have 2 kids.  They did not turn heterosexual, though.  Think of homosexuality like alcoholism.  That might make some mad, but that is the best analogy I can give.  If you are a follower of the Bible, certain things are wrong.  Just because you have a desire doesn't mean you should act upon it.  Homosexuals are just hurting people, many have poor if any relationship with their fathers and some were sexually abused as children.
1133145
Why is that such a small percentage of the population can cause so much grief. Most of the people in this country still see homosexuality for what it is morally wrong. If they must be together I am not even going to attempt to stop them. Neither will I ever embrace their cause,and this is what really irks me that the homosexual community and their supporters insist that I do so or then I must be a homophobe. The lifestyle in my view is no different than an addiction to drugs or alcohol or any other aberrant behavior. "I often hear live and let live" FINE don't try to force me into accepting what I cannot and will not.
199651
Sorry this is a long one, but ignorant people make me so I think that most people are accepting of homosexuals today, but they aren't gung ho about accepting it.  I accept homosexuals for who they are and think they should have the right to marry.  I have gay friends and see no problem with their lifestyle.  However I'm not about to go protest in favor of it.  Not because I'd be embarrassed, but because I'm way too lazy to protest for anything.  Whereas we've all seen the bible thumping lunatics in the streets screaming to keep certain rights away from people they don't agree with.  They're too stupid to realize gay people are born that way, because if they admitted it they'd have to admit the bible is wrong, and at that point their whole foundation of life would crumble.  They're idiots who base their lives off of a fictional book(the bible).  If there was ever a proposition or something that I a voter could vote on directly, you'd have my vote.  People in love should be able to marry regardless of who they're in love with.  This is one straight man who is giving you his vote.
124540
My view is this: If two people want to be married, fine go ahead and it doesn't matter if they are gays or not! But also they should know if they get divorced or have kids they should have the same rights as everyone else! Not because they gay or straight they should be able to take the responsibilities of what they law says it's accordance to the law!
1151448
I think that same sex marriage should be allowed - for a variety of reasons - however I do not believe that any church should be forced into sanctioning it if it goes against what they truly believe in from their perception of the bible or?.  Understanding all of that, I really do not believe that this is what the majority of people who want to be in a same sex marriage are asking for..\n\nPart of the reason that I believe we should allow this is:\n#1 - No matter what one feels on this subject - we need to realize that there are children involved in many cases.  Because those who are currently living together are not entitled to one another's benefits - those children within this family  unit are also not entitled to the other care giver's dental, medical etc.  Why make them less fortunate that others who are living common-law ie: heterosexuals?   I find this very discriminatory.\n\nAlso -\n#2 - what if one of the couple dies?  Perhaps there is a another party also dependent on these two for support - like an older parent?  The one left will not be entitled to any portion of pensions etc. from the one who has died - which could have a devastating effect on the ones left behind.\n\nI don't think that people realize or take the time to think past the sexuality of the couple. \n\nAnd besides - do people stop and ask you what you do in your bedroom??  I don't think so - so why do we always equate same sex partnerships with only sex.  I believe that this shows our narrow mindedness... think beyond the general concept and try and grasp the whole picture!!\n\np.s.  am married with children - but feel strongly about this subject...
180797
No there are some things that the parents should take responsibility for. Second it might be somewhat OK but I don't want people teaching my kids wrong morals. I think it's sad that parent can't sit down and talk to their kids. I don't want it cheapened by someone who doesn't have the same morals as me or the same beliefs.  Everything is being tainted now adays. They really need to stick with the education that will help them with college and getting the skills they need to go forward. There are also too many groups who would want to put there two cents in and I don't agree. You would have the heterosexual theme then the gay theme and everyone would want equal time given to their preferences. Lets stick to the basics of Reading Writting and arithmetic.