From: Leah.Wesolowski@p0.f2.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Leah Wesolowski)
Newsgroups: hsv.general
Subject: Re: Homosexual Adoption Poll.
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 00:12:38 CST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:373/2.0 - Gateway, Huntsville AL

RESULTS:
 

CHOICE              VOTES   PERCENT
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STRONGLY AGREE         7     17%
AGREE                  8     20%
UNCERTAIN              6     15%
DISAGREE               5     12%
More?
STRONGLY DISAGREE      13    33%
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TOTAL VOTE:            39
 

Comments:
    1) I do not think that Homosexuals should be allowed to adopt 

UNLESS the birthparents have stated that they are not opposed to this.
    2) I think that homosexuals should be allowed to adopt, but ONLY 

if they can meet the same stringent criteria that heterosexual couples 
must meet.  I.E.  They should have remained in a monogamous relationship 
 for a reasonable period of time, should be in good health, etc.
    3) I do not think that a child raised by a homosexual couple would 

have normal psychological influences (whatever normal is), and could 
have severe social and psychological problems in the future (especially 
with gender identity).
    4) This poll ignores those who have chosen to marry heterosexually 

but who are primarily homosexually oriented.  Some of these people 
are "out" and have married for convenience; most, however, are closeted, 
having put on the veneer of heterosexuality, seeking clandestine 
homosexual contact.
    5) I think it is completely wrong and unfair to expose children 

to homosexuality like that; kids can accept ANYTHING at a young age 
regardless of right or wrong. Gays have to understand that they ARE 
different, and "brainwashing" kids is not a solution.
    6) Homosexual couples can be just as loving and caring as 

heterosexual couples.
    7) Yes, homosexuals should be permitted to adopt, provided they 

can meet the same standards that all couples are forced to meet. {no 
special treatment, but no discrimination, either.
    8) It all depends on the child. sometimes there are times the 

parint dont understand. that when a kid goes to other places where 
un-undrstanding people are and say  stupid thing or do stupid things 
the kid might have alot of mind problomes later on in life becuase 
of there foster parents.
    9) No child should be raised in an atmosphere where homosexual 

sex is not only concidered acceptable, but is also condoned.
    10) There are good and bad "parents" and this has NOTHING to do 

with sexuality.
    11) I think these people just want to get on Phil, Sally, Oprah, 

Maury, Jenny, Geraldo, Joan, Deborah, Tom et al., and that's discounting 
cable tv.
    12) There are no more pedophiles in the gay community than there 

are in the general population.  Homosexuality is not pedophilia; it 
is  falling in love with someone who is the same gender.
    13) Think of the kid, haveing to grow up with two dads or two 

moms. it cant be good for the kids head.
    14) If homosexuals want kids, let them have there own...good luck 

to 'em.
    15) I believe it should be left up to the birth parents.  Being 

loved is   what's important! is love which is what a child needs 



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