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Gallup Poll: Strong Majority Now Believe Gays Should Be Allowed to Adopt Kids
Christian Post ^ | 06/02/2014 | Napp Nazworth

Posted on 06/02/2014 9:28:28 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

A strong majority, 63 percent, of Americans now say that same-sex couples should have a legal right to adopt a child, according to a new Gallup poll. About one in three, 35 percent, are opposed.

The result is the opposite of 1992, when Gallup first polled the question. Sixty-three percent said homosexual couples should not be legally permitted to adopt in that year. In 1998, that number declined to 57 percent. In 2003 and 2007, Americans were about equally divided on the question.

The recent poll was the first time Gallup showed a clear majority supportive of giving same-sex couples the legal right to adopt a child.

The strongest support came from Democrats (80 percent), followed by independents (61 percent), then Republicans (51 percent).

Young people were more supportive than older people. Among ages 18 to 29, 77 percent answered that same-sex couples should have the right to adopt, followed by 65 percent for ages 30 to 49, 59 percent for ages 50 to 64 and 52 percent for those 65 and older.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2014polls; adoption; gallup; gay; gayadoption; homosexualadoption; homosexualagenda; homosexuality; psychology; ursulathevk; zot
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To: cuban leaf

OK, I really feel strange all of a sudden. Glad I saigned up for that health insuran


201 posted on 06/03/2014 11:37:41 AM PDT by steve86 ( Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: skinkinthegrass
???? I was praising her efforts, not criticism...turning-up the heat.

Mmmmmm ..... ??????? ...... okay.

202 posted on 06/03/2014 12:25:42 PM PDT by Col Freeper (FR: A smorgasbord of Conservative Mindfood - dig in and enjoy it!)
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To: Freeping Since 2001; 230FMJ; 50mm; A.Hun; abigailsmybaby; AFPhys; Aircop_2006; AliVeritas; ...
And please don’t argue against points I’m making. Quote me, and tell me here I’m wrong.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Viking Kitty/ZOT ping list!. . . don't be shy.

203 posted on 06/03/2014 2:29:17 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Forgive but don't forget)
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To: steve86

“World would be better off without modern art and most art, period.”

Wow! We are brothers! I thought that I was the only one! ;-)


204 posted on 06/03/2014 3:13:03 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (What we need is to sucker the fedthugs into a "Tiananmen Square"-like incident on the National Mall!)
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Not just that but “Public art”


205 posted on 06/03/2014 3:13:56 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Freeping Since 2001
I have yet to see a kid raised by gay “parents” who isn’t a psychological ruin.

Adopted kids have it hard regardless.

So why add to it by placing them with gay couples?

206 posted on 06/03/2014 4:12:23 PM PDT by dragonblustar ( Psalm 103, Psalm 37:7, Ephesians 6:12)
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To: strider44
My sister-in-law has a lesbian aunt.

The gay men that I know are predators. In their eyes, the younger the male is the better. Your sister in law's aunt may be nice but as far as gay males go, I wouldn't trust them with boys. And what I've seen in the papers these last few years, I wouldn't trust lesbians either, especially if they are teachers.

207 posted on 06/03/2014 4:16:34 PM PDT by dragonblustar ( Psalm 103, Psalm 37:7, Ephesians 6:12)
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To: cripplecreek

Truly, there are many hate filled folks out there toward anyone with a moral compass. How did things get this bad that decent people cower at the sound of these brownshirts. Surely in the end it will be cowardice that completely destroys this country.


208 posted on 06/03/2014 6:27:52 PM PDT by formosa
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To: Col Freeper

Thanks for the ping.

It appears that “Freeping Since 2001” was only FReeping for a month. I wonder if he/she was aware that you can tell when someone signed up by hovering over their name?

On topic: I find it hard to believe this poll. There are very few (if any) well done studies that establish that kids raised in homosexual households are comparable in mental health to kids raised in a two-parent home. There are plenty of anecdotal stories otherwise. I suspect that actual studies, matching children of two parent families and of homosexual “couples” would not show equivalent outcomes. For one thing, how many homosexuals form long-term relationships that are similar to married couples? From what I’ve read, even those who find long-term partners still are quite active outside of the relationship. That can’t foster a good environment for children.

I wonder... those who are doing their best to destroy normal human relationships (which are a product of millions of years of evolution)—when they’ve succeeded in destroying marriage and families, what do they think to replace those institutions with?


209 posted on 06/04/2014 4:10:37 AM PDT by exDemMom (Current visual of the hole the US continues to dig itself into: http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
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To: Eaker
During his acceptance speech, Takei joked that he especially wanted to thank “young straight couples because they will be making the gay babies of tomorrow.” - George Takei

That is disgusting. As if the only purpose of having kids is for homosexuals to have new playthings.

Recent scientific research suggests that homosexuality in men may be caused by prenatal conditions. If so, then eventually, male homosexuality will be preventable, by identifying and mitigating those conditions.

I liked Star Trek, and I liked Lt. Sulu. But George Takei's behavior has become disgusting since then. What happened to him? It seems like becoming famous for something destroys many of those who acquire fame.

210 posted on 06/04/2014 4:16:48 AM PDT by exDemMom (Current visual of the hole the US continues to dig itself into: http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
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To: SeekAndFind

I have to ask the pollers why they even asked the question? It seems to me that homosexuals would not have a desire to procreate. After all, their sexual activities make procreation impossible, so why would they have any natural desire to raise progeny? Which nature are they denying with their sexual behaviour?


211 posted on 06/04/2014 8:26:44 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: SeekAndFind

And God disagrees. Read the story of creation in Genesis again.


212 posted on 06/04/2014 8:44:36 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Freeping Since 2001; 50mm; darkwing104; Arrowhead1952; Darksheare; TheOldLady; Lady Jag; Chode; ...

AT LEAST THERE'S LEFTOVERS
FOR SVOLTALF TO CHEW ON...

213 posted on 06/04/2014 8:10:36 PM PDT by Old Sarge (TINVOWOOT: There Is No Voting Our Way Out Of This)
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To: Old Sarge

Yes. There is usually a little something to tide Svoltalf over, regardless how late she shows up to the party.

She is soooo cute!


214 posted on 06/05/2014 3:09:33 AM PDT by TheOldLady
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