May 14, 2012
Mitt Romey Retracts Stance on Gay Adoption
If you’ve been following the presidential race and debates, then you know that legal issues surrounding sexuality have put adoption in a new spotlight. Mitt Romney has been criticized for his flip-flopping opinions throughout the campaign, and just recently came out with a retraction of his statement that it was “fine” for gay couples to adopt, saying that now he will just acknowledge the legality of gay adoption where it exists.
Romney’s thoughts on gay adoption came up just one day earlier in an interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto. Romney appeared on the show to discuss President Barack Obama’s recent support of same-sex marriage when he made a comment on gay couples’ parenting.
“I happen to believe that the best setting for raising a child is where this is the opportunity to a mom and a dad to be in the home,” Romney said. “I know there are many circumstances where that is not possible, through death or divorce. I also know many gay couples are able to adopt children. That’s fine.”
Being involved in the adoption world, what do you think about this? Are these sorts of debates and issues affecting where you stand politically in this election? Have you been involved in any sort of campaign work for adoption? We’d love to hear your story!