There is such discrimination against gays and lesbians in this world that at times its forbidden to even talk about them. Homosexuals are daily criticized by the way they look, act, or simply because of who they are. Theres stigma against every person who is gay and some people don't even like to talk about them let alone be next to them. Homosexual individuals are denied certain rights and in certain places are not allowed. For instance, there are restaurants or hang out bars where gays and lesbians are not allowed just becuse the manager does not agree with them or their way of thinking. Besides the fact that the gay community is at times shunned, they are constantly labeled and harrased by the society we live in.
Gays and lesbians are people like anyone else. They have emotions and a mind to think with. They get hurt and get sick. Like any other human being they are the same. The only apparent difference would be their sexual preference which is up to them. Just as we're allowed to love and care for whomever we want, so can they.
Anyway, since these individuals love and care for loved ones, they also want to get married and with marriage comes children. The issue with adoption isn't as big as the issue with allowing homosexuals to get married but either way most states do allow for both to happen. The only state that does not permit homosexuals to adopt children is the Florida and the state that allows single gays and single lesbians to adopt is Mississippi. In the remaining states, gays and lesbians who want to adopt or take in foster care children are at the mercy of judges and adoption and foster agencies.
Its sad on how society treats homosexuals, if only we could be less ignorant and accept people for who they are.
Check out this family that has had some difficulties but made it through:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/25/gay.adoption/index.html?iref=newssearch
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I believe that gays and lesbians should be allowed to have children but should be evaluated first. There shouldn't be any special/different because of the fact that they are a same sex couple. They should receive the same treatment and evaluation any couple would receive when wanting to adopt a child.
I think gay and lesbians should have the same respect as straight people. Just because they re different doesn't mean we should judge them differently. They should be allowed to have a family and be married. They may not be the normal couple but they deserve a chance.
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