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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree adoption is a travesty and should not be allowed. At the very least people who adopt should not kid themselves thinking they're doing something good and altruistic. You've basically stolen someone's child. I've got a kid of my own and the visceral bond I have with them is not something anyone else could ever feel. [/quote]

Adoptive parent here who is aware that this is a very flawed industry and is all for discussion about reform, etc. Nonetheless, calling a travesty, saying there can be no visceral bond ... these comments are just clueless. lots of kids in the world need homes.[/quote]

Actually the numbers of legally free kids is relatively small compared to the numbers of families wanting to adopt.  These kids who need homes are usually older with significant issues, which is why no one is rushing to adopt them as they need life long care.  There are not enough kids for homes or the adoption industry would look very different.[/quote]

Right. With all these people saying "many kids need homes" why aren't they chomping at the bit to adopt a 10-year-old who's been in foster care since birth?

Many people want babies, not kids, that they can raise as their own. I think adoption should remain legal, but people on all sides should be very clear on their true motivation.[/quote] Perhaps people who would never open their home or their heart to a child that isn't biologically theirs would refrain from criticizing those who do.[/quote]

I'm asking why the disparity in the kinds of children that are adopted. Please address.[/quote]

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