Marriage and adoption are two separate issues. One should always work towards the ideal that every child deserves a mother and a father. And Heather is the one who pays the price for her moms' choices. Even though Vermont law allows homosexuals to adopt a child, this does not mean that homosexual households are equivalent to traditional families. Research tells us otherwise.
Marriage is a basic building block in society.
Traditional marriage makes an important contribution to society that same sex unions cannot mirror. When that is redefined, the door opens to other redefinitions catering to other personal choices. To allow such a marriage would go contrary to the belief system, tradition and culture of our society. These couples will then return home and try to have their unions recognized in their home states. The Baker Vs.