I think this article from the Houston Chronicle is something that all adoptive parents should be keeping an eye on.
Patrick’s adoption incentive is baby selling, some say
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I think it’s something all women should be keeping an eye on, whether they’re adopting or not. That’s Republicans for you – anti-woman, anti-baby, pro-fetus.
Just in case anyone would like to contact Mr Patrick.
http://www.patrick.senate.state.tx.us/
Wow… what gall – he’s actually putting a price on it. $500. “lifelong guilt over their decision”, $500. That’s 4 days worth of per diem allowance they supposed get as a legislator. Generously short-sighted, isn’t he?
500 dollars wont nearly cover the devestating life long emotional price tag of losing your child.
paying a woman to keep her baby is sort of like buying her kid. this sounds hugely unethical and is offensive.
Anyone can run for office, no matter how dull or ignorant. There are major holes in this idea wihtout even acknowledging the heart break of adoption.