Adoption Reform: Religious Discrimination Rule
Channel: Zade Mann
Date: 2021-02-20

Like Helen Lovejoy, let's think of the children.* 

Many issues tend to get framed by popular discourse. Here, recognizing the bigotry that got this rule set in place is essential. However, that is not the end of the discussion, nor should it be the focal-point. The injury to prospective parents is negligible compared to the harm that is being done to the children.

Obviously, feeling discriminated against matters and is damaging. Discrimination should be exposed and fought against at every turn. I was speaking in very broad strokes to convey the importance of centering children in this discussion. Also, I am personally affected by this rule so please do not think I am downplaying the issue from the parent's side. I am trying to highlight the importance of all the kids involved. 

I made a few blunders, but only one worth correcting. At 3:09 I say, "The trans-people..." I meant to say, "To trans-people..." I'll put a correction in the video sometime soon. 

I want to give a special mention to single parents. I did not mention them in the video, but single parents also adopt and I think that is awesome.



*I know that reference goes back further than The Simpsons. Please don't point it out to me.