Posted on 09/13/2007 4:26:31 PM PDT by TornadoAlley3
INDEPENDENCE, MO. -- An Independence man claims he was denied adopting a relative's child because he's overweight. Now, Gary Stocklaufer, who had weight loss surgery two weeks ago, has new hope.
Gary and Cynthia Stocklaufer said when the child they consider their son, Max, was put into foster care in July they were denied a re-hearing. Which meant the case was basically closed.
But Wednesday, the couple learned they were granted a new hearing, and another chance to bring baby Max back home.
"Ecstatic. Speechless. I'm overly thankful that the judge has reconsidered," said Gary Stocklaufer.
It's been two and a half months since five-month-old Max was taken away from Gary and Cynthia Stocklaufer.
At the time, a commissioner denied the couple's adoption petition and a re-hearing even though Max is a blood relative given to the Stocklaufer's to adopt.
The Stocklaufer's court appointed guardian said the couple was denied adoption because there was concern that Gary might develop diabetes or sleep apnea because of his size.
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Bet the state would be more than happy to give Max to some queer pair, as long as they're not fat queers.
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