Whenever I go there, the lack of diversity is really unnerving.

I have never been a place that is SO WHITE!!!

Do not allow religious-based adoption agencies to contract with the state. This in and of itself should be unconstitutional.

I can live with a religious organization contracting with the state to provide a governmental service. However, it seems to me that if a religious organization does so, it must follow the law applicable to the state. If a religious organization, e.g. a hospital operated by a church, contracts with the state it should be deemed to waive any religious objection to the requirements of the law applicable to the state.

It's a simple choice for the religious organization. Which is more important, religious scruples or state money?

If a religious group were to try to refer a mixed race couple due to some hurr durr religion bullshit, they'd face a much harder battle.

If a couple can provide a child (or children) with love, comfort, stability, and support...what the hell does it matter if they are LGBTQ?

Prior to adopting our children, we had to have a criminal background check, letters of support from friends, and visits by social workers to make sure our home was a safe environment. If LGBTQ couples can do the same, then they should have the same opportunity as any other couple that wants to adopt.

Not only is this ridiculous and discriminatory, it's evil to deny children a chance to have a family due to the bigotry of others.

I'd say this is unbelievable, but sadly that's not the case.

Tim

But, a reminder that homophobia is LEGAL in many places and homophobia is WRONG...legal or not!

We desperately need a Democratic House, Senate, and President to amend the civil rights laws to make discrimination based on sexual orientation as illegal as discrimination based on race or sex.

Never mind the fact that a LGBTQ household usually has a higher disposable income than straight ones.

The unadopted kids will end up in foster homes that aren’t much different than puppy mills. They are a paycheck to many foster homes and are booted out the minute the state checks stop.

Restoring the power to hogtie the FREEDOM anyone who doesn't measure up to their religious/moral yardsticks.

Figures.