Texas bans gays from foster care

[KustmAce]

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3145627

This is fucking rediculous. I am so sick of the intolerance of gays and bisexuals in this country. What happened to "Land of the Free" or "All Men Created Equal"? Now children in very serious and dangerous domestic sitations are that much less likely to find a caring home, simply because some fatass in Washington doesn't like the thought of two men or two women being together. Fucking assholes.

[Muscletang]

I can see both sides of the fence and can tell you this is a very sticky situation.

On one side I can see Christian people, like myself, who don't believe in gay lifestyles. Some go way to far though and don't treat them like people, like they're pond scum. I've met several gay people myself and found them to be the nicest folks you could ever meet. The supporters though see this as bad as letting a kid move in with drug dealers. They feel this will give kids a "bad" and "gay" influence. So to not let kids grow up in a "bad" influence they want to take them out of these gay's homes.

On the other side of the fence these people are showing love and compasion for kids. Are they really hurting anybody here? All they want to do is help some kids out and we're saying "no."

I really don't know which side I'm on at this moment.

[KustmAce]

Originally Posted by Muscletang

On one side I can see Christian people, like myself, who don't believe in gay lifestyles.

I am Christian as well, and I was always taught to accept all people as God's children. Ya know, that whole "Love thy neighbor" bit? I dont think religion should have any place in government. Let Bush or whoever worship as they wish, but I strongly disagree with ANY law based on any religious belief.

There is absolutely NO justification whatsoever for this bill.

Asshole politicians need to realize that this country is based on freedom, and not one specific religion should dictate how Americans live there lives. Not everyone in America is Christian, or Catholic, so religion needs to get the fuck out of our government.

[sivic02]

I have a friend who was raised by his gay father and his "partner" he turned out alright so whats the big deal? They are people, and they can provide kids with a loving home and take some burdon off the state.

As a final note, I thought texas was supposed to be the land of steers and queers, if they dont let the queers raise them are they going to leave it up to cattle? j/k

[Franko914]

Originally Posted by sivic02

I have a friend who was raised by his gay father and his "partner" he turned out alright so whats the big deal? They are people, and they can provide kids with a loving home and take some burdon off the state.
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Yes, that's the point, a loving home. Although my Church disapproves of their lifestyle, as a Christian, I cannot judge someone else because of their lifestyle, but I can choose not to practice/promote that lifestyle.

Providing a loving home to a disadvantaged child should be the priority.

Many Americans believe that non-heterosexual relationships (except for single-parenthood) are aberrant or deviant in nature (as in Mother Nature). It's their attititudes and beliefs that should be changed.

I suspect that the Religious Right is swaying to the extreme to counter the recent spate of court cases/challenges by the Gay Rights Advocates to allow/recognize same-sex marriages, as if to say, "Enough is enough!"

[KustmAce]

Originally Posted by Franko914

Yes, that's the point, a loving home. Although my Church disapproves of their lifestyle, as a Christian, I cannot judge someone else because of their lifestyle, but I can choose not to practice/promote that lifestyle.

A lifestyle they cannot change. Its not like they chose to be gay. This bill is no better than a bill saying black people can not adopt because of their skin color. Bunch of fucking intolerant bigots running the country.

[thrasher]

Originally Posted by KustmAce

A lifestyle they cannot change. Its not like they chose to be gay. This bill is no better than a bill saying black people can not adopt because of their skin color. Bunch of fucking intolerant bigots running the country.

I couldn't agree more, actually, this is no different than racism. I think the main argument is that gays are destroying the sanctity of the home, as well as family values. The funny thing is, the divorce rate in this country is near 50%. So what's worse, 2 homosexual parents living together raising a child, or 1 parent living alone raising a child, with visitation rights on the weekend?

[Gotti]

good, they should ban them from the country

obviously a child does what he sees, if he sees 2 guy parents kissing each other at a young age, he's going to think thats normal and it isnt.

[TexasF355F1]

Originally Posted by Gotti

good, they should ban them from the country

obviously a child does what he sees, if he sees 2 guy parents kissing each other at a young age, he's going to think thats normal and it isnt.

That or its going to increase school violence b/c kids are going to left out and singled out by humiliation and bullying b/c of gay parents.

[thrasher]

I agree, we shouldn't be raising all these little kids to be fags. We should probably just kill them as soon as they show the first sign of gayness. Same with people who have dark skin. As soon as we see that their skin is dark, let's dye it, so that nobody will single them out on the playground and bully them. Frickin dark skinned people, what's wrong with them anyways

[Raz_Kaz]

Originally Posted by Gotti

good, they should ban them from the country

obviously a child does what he sees, if he sees 2 guy parents kissing each other at a young age, he's going to think thats normal and it isnt.

BS. It's normal for you and me but perfectly normal to them.
If I had a child coem to me from an abusive home and there was a gay couple that would take him in, I wouldn't doubt myself for one second of sending the child to that couple. Theres no way I would be able to live with myself knowing the kids going back to the family he hates so much.

[YogsVR4]

Originally Posted by thrasher

I agree, we shouldn't be raising all these little kids to be fags. We should probably just kill them as soon as they show the first sign of gayness. Same with people who have dark skin. As soon as we see that their skin is dark, let's dye it, so that nobody will single them out on the playground and bully them. Frickin dark skinned people, what's wrong with them anyways

That happens now, its called abortion.


Aside from that, I think it was a bad move to make.

[Franko914]

Originally Posted by thrasher

I agree, we shouldn't be raising all these little kids to be fags. We should probably just kill them as soon as they show the first sign of gayness. Same with people who have dark skin. As soon as we see that their skin is dark, let's dye it, so that nobody will single them out on the playground and bully them. Frickin dark skinned people, what's wrong with them anyways

And when you're done with them, go after the ones with:
-- brown/yellow/red skin
-- eyes that are not round
-- eyes that are not blue
-- hair that isn't blonde
-- height below 5'8"
-- over 200 lbs/under 155 lbs
-- over 65 years old
-- below 100 IQ
-- mental & physical disabilities
-- etc.

[sivic02]

Originally Posted by Franko914

And when you're done with them, go after the ones with:
-- brown/yellow/red skin
-- eyes that are not round
-- eyes that are not blue
-- hair that isn't blonde
-- height below 5'8"
-- over 200 lbs/under 155 lbs
-- over 65 years old
-- below 100 IQ
-- mental & physical disabilities
-- etc.

Oh! Dont forget about the jews!

[Gotti]

Originally Posted by Raz_Kaz

BS. It's normal for you and me but perfectly normal to them.

dont you think that would confuse a young child? Kids do what they see... they'd see their "parents" cuddling and kissing and think hey maybe thats what i'm supposed to be doing when really they're straight.

I dunno, i dont want to argue about this because its something that people wont change their minds. I dont even know why people are talking about racism and killing, that has nothing to do with it. Give the kids to a normal asian, latino, white, arab or black couple and they'll raise them to be a normal kid, theres no confusion they grow up like every other kid. If it turns out they're gay then so be it, but a young child is absorbing everything at a young age, thats when they're being shaped into what they'll be for the rest of their life.

Sorry but i dont agree with it... i think its completely wrong. And i'm not some old conservative, i'm 20 years old and i think for myself, thats how i feel.