[Responsibility2nd]

Really? And I suppose you think fatherless homes are a good idea?

And no problems with lesbian lovers having children?

[gcruse]

I thought we needed more children.

[scottdeus12]

"Really? And I suppose you think fatherless homes are a good idea?"

I'm waiting for this answer also....waiting...waiting....

[Burkean]

The extension to his argument would be to ban divorce and prosecute men who knock up single women. I'm sure there are many supporters of both out there but it would be difficult to push on our freedom loving country.

[BritExPatInFla]

Really? And I suppose you think fatherless homes are a good idea?
Although, not the best "idea", at least they aren't aborted, right?

And no problems with lesbian lovers having children?
Is it really anyone's business, when it comes down to it? Do you propose a ban against those "filthy homosexuals" from being near. let alone, raising children?

[kdogg36]

I'd like to answer the questions posed in the second post.

And I suppose you think fatherless homes are a good idea?

I think it's a good idea for loving couples, including same-sex ones, to bring children into the world and raise them in a nurturing household. It's just as good an idea for same-sex couples as it is for opposite-sex ones. I do not believe that children brought up in these families will be crippled or disadvantaged in any way; if they are brought up with care, patience, and love, they will have every opportunity to be happy and successful.

Here are a couple of links that provide information to rebut some of Mr. Dobson's points. They are from the website of Equality Maryland, for which I volunteer. I am sure many here will not think highly of an organization like Equality Maryland, but they would probably not like any entity that was on the other side of this issue. I only ask that you read the material with patience and an honest attempt to understand the points -- just as I did with Mr. Dobson's article, even though I could not disagree with him more. Here are the links:

Arguments Against Gay Parenting, And Why They're Wrong

Statements on Same-Sex Parenting from Child Welfare Experts

And no problems with lesbian lovers having children?

I have no problem with it, obviously. As I said, I believe they can raise a happy and successful child, and I think that's a good outcome, compared to them having no child at all.

I probably will not be returning to this board frequently to rebut anyone who rebuts me, so there's a good chance you'll get the last word if you choose to respond. Just try to be fair. :)