Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
No, not a better chance of adoption, but a more equal chance.
But then there will be gender-discrimination towards single men and gay couples. Is that right?
And in the meantime I came to the conclusion that we may put to much emphasis on biology in this matter. The FATHER will be the one who raises the child.
Originally posted by The Omega
But then there will be gender-discrimination towards single men and gay couples. Is that right?
No. First step - allow a gay couple to adopt. 2nd Step - Give them equal chance to adopt as a heterosexual couple.
I'm not saying one should be given preference over the over. In most western nations the adoption process is rigorous to insure that the child is going to a good home. What I was suggesting that if we assume that people have a right to have children, and deserve to have children and would be good, then it doesn't matter on the gender of the parents, ff they meet the critera for being good and suitable parents to the child.
Thus equal consideration, not greater consideration or less consideration of the couple in question.