Primetime

[LeslieAGD]

I was rather suprised that no one else started this thread...Did anyone else watch the Primetime Diane Sawyer interview with Rosie O'Donnell and the gay couple who are fighting for adoption of their 10 year old foster son? Any opinions?

I thought some of the dumbest things were coming out of that male specialist's mouth. He said that being heterosexual is not a choice, but being homosexual is...? Yeah, that's intelligent. Personally, I don't think gay parents raise gay kids; it's just who you are. Maybe if there were enough heterosexual couples interested in adoption, that MIGHT be the best environment for a child but that fact is that there AREN'T and I believe kids shouldn't be made to suffer in the the social services system just because some people have a problem with homosexuality. Isn't having responsible, loving parents is more important than having straight parents?

[PenguinTrax]

Actually it was the state senator that said being homosexual is a choice. Glad he's not from my district.

I didn't catch the first hour of the show, but I give Rosie O'D. a lot of credit (and kahones) for her stand, which I agree with 100%.

[ZTAngel]

I have never understood people who say that homosexuals would not make good parents. If they have a loving relationship and can properly take care of a child then why shouldn't they be allowed to adopt children? Researchers have done many studies on children who have grown up with homosexual parents. The children all became normal, heterosexual adults. The sexual preference of a parent has no bearing on their children. Two straight people can have a homosexual child just as two homosexual people can have a heterosexual child. Also, who's to say that heterosexual people are better parents? Lord knows how many heterosexual parents have screwed up their childrens' lives....
I guess this hits close to home for me. My uncle realized he was gay after 7 years of marriage to my aunt. They already had two children. They were divorced and my uncle has since been involved in a twenty year relationship with a man that my family loves. This man is basically part of our family now. They raised my uncle's two children together (both boys). Both children are now successful. One is 25 and the other is 23. The twenty-five year is married and just finished med school. The 23 year old is going on to get his law degree and is engaged. Both of my cousins are into women.

[IowaHawkeye]

Rosie's girlfriend, i forget her name, is a Delta Delta Delta.

I am completely behind the rights and ability for gay couples to adopt children. If a child is going to a loving, secure, supportive home - who is anyone to say that is bad for the child? Is it better for them to stay in foster care? And yes i know some foster homes are amazing, but there are some that do not give the children the attention and love they need. Why deny a couple, heterosexual or homosexual the right to raise a child. To me, the thought is ridiculous. The constitution says all men were created equal - well if i can adopt a child i believe everyone, gay straight, black white, should be afforded that same right.

i think it is awesome how loving and supportive Rosie of her 3 children. they are in a good home, and that is all that should matter. major props to anyone willing to take in a child.

[pinkangel]

I wanted to add how that senator thought heterosexual parents were better bc the female would be passive and motherly while the male would be aggressive and risk taking... talk about a stereotype! what a moron!

I noticed at the end of the special there was a website where people could write thier opinions to the florida government, I think that would be a great idea for GC'ers. We already share our opinions and discussions here, why not put them somewhere where they might really make a difference.

http://www.lethimstay.com/action.html

[ZTAngel]

It is sad that the leaders of our country who are supposed to be the most educated and most intelligent are actually the most ignorant.

[UDZETA]

I do not understand why people can't accept one another. We are all equal why don't we start treating people like they are! Gay parents are just as good as straight parents what makes them different? They will give the same amount of love and the gay parents may teach the children to be more accepting to those who are "different". I just wish everyone would take a good look around and realize how terrible it is to be hateful to others. UDZETA

[DeltAlum]

Two thoughts. Neither of which have any research or science or even a great deal of thought behind them.

I agree that gay people can, should and do make excellent parents and should be allowed to adopt and raise children.

I wonder, though, whether it isn't better to grow up in a home with both a man and a woman? They could both be gay. I don't care about that. I simply wonder whether the ballance of socialization isn't helpful. I know that many children aren't being raised by two opposite gender parents due divorce, etc. anyway. But I still wonder. And I'll bet if I could find ten scientific studies that five would say yes and five no.

So, I guess I'll go on wondering.

[justamom]

My son took the perspective of the child. He said he thought it was a bad idea because of the kids at school. He felt it was too much to deal with. Of course I countered- is it better to be brought up in an orphanage or foster care. He paused but thought it would be better than to be raised by homosexuals.

We will talk more on this issue. I think any child who has a chance to be loved by a "parent" deserves that chance. I do see problems of course. Di you read where Rene' Russo was raised by two "moms"?

[LeslieAGD]

Originally posted by justamom
Did you read where Rene' Russo was raised by two "moms"?

I did see clips of the Renee Russo interview (...from the Today Show?) and I thought it was nice that she supported Rosie and talked about homosexual parenting. She was obviously very moved by her own experience.

This is off topic, but did anyone else feel that Rosie's "coming out" was a lot classier and accepted than Ellen?