[tenger]

Lots of Ignorance on Parade in this thread. Perhaps you simplistic "adopt a kid" posters might want to look up the costs of adopting in the States and Internationally. Wait, I'll spend the extra 30 seconds and do it for you.

According to adoption.com: Agency and private adoptions can range from $5,000 to $40,000 or more depending on a variety of factors including services provided, travel expenses, birthmother expenses, requirements in the state, and other factors. International adoptions can range from $7,000 to $30,000.

Oh, and let's not forget we're dealing with government agencies who often have the best interests of the biological parents (and occasionally the kids) when people try to adopt. You know, the same government agencies that are regularly lambasted on this site.

Spare us your cliched and unhelpful responses. And unfortunately, the racist comments in this thread didn't help either.

[MrNeutron1962]

My wife and I adopted a child three years ago through the state. He was just turning 3, and it cost us virtually nothing.

Sure, if you want that white new born, it will cost you.
If you just want a child to love, it is a lot easier than you might think.