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Posted by dawnbixtler on 2006-02-27 17:59:38 +0000

No Baby for You!

In response to a GOP led bill that would ban gay couples from adopting children, Sen Bob Hagan of Ohio introduced the Republican Adoption Ban. "Hagan cited what he called 'credible research' that children in GOP households are 'more at risk for developing emotional problems, social stigmas, inflated egos, an alarming lack of tolerance for others they deem different than themselves and an air of overconfidence to mask their insecurities...' "'I have spoken to many adopted children raised in Republican households who have admitted that, 'Well, it's just plain boring most of the time,'' he added." As the Cinci Enq says, "Humor, properly employed, can advance an argument far better than invective and name-calling, which make opponents dig in their heels. We could use a little more Hagan-style creative satire."

Posted by tgl on 2006-02-27 19:06:22 +0000
I think I was listening to "On Point" last Friday that addressed this topic. Those for banning adoption by gays were some seriously meanspirited folks. The Hagan (oooo, a new label?) bill brilliantly skewers those folks. In the same spirit, a bill banning divorce might do the trick as well.

Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-02-27 19:24:09 +0000
I have nothing prickish or contrarian to add about this thread. You guys are right on the money about this.

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2006-02-27 22:12:16 +0000
Cheers!

Posted by lrf on 2006-02-28 21:30:15 +0000
cheers is awesome

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