Arkansas gay foster parents ban ruled (state) unconstitutional . . .

[TaleWgnDg]

"Arkansas judge rules ban on gay foster parents unconstitutional
(by) Gretchen Moore

"(JURIST) Arkansas Circuit (trial court) Judge Timothy Fox Wednesday declared that a state ban on placing foster children in a household with a gay member was unconstitutional. The Arkansas chapter of the ACLU brought the case, challenging a 1999 regulation that stated that gays cannot become foster parents, and foster children cannot be placed in any home with a gay household member. The judge found that the regulation did not accomplish the goal of the state Child Welfare Agency Review Board, which is to promote health, safety, and welfare of the child. Instead, he concluded that the regulation sought to regulate public morality, which was outside the boundaries of the agency.

"AP has more: (http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/breaking_news//10524647.htm).
"Read the decision here: (http://www.aclu.org/Files/OpenFile.cfm?id=17241).
"The ACLU offers additional material: (http://www.aclu.org/LesbianGayRights/LesbianGayRights.cfm?ID=17243&c=100)."

http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2004/12/arkansas-judge-rules-ban-on-gay-foster.php

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[franmarz]

1. Adoptions - should be for everyone who wants them.

I am sure a child would appreciate a good home over an institution. Why are so many people so interested in other peoples business, I cannot understand this meddling. Any one can grasp the bible to their breast and chant opinions on God. I hope this insanity will go away in the future and some children will realize a good home for their future.

[Dark]

2. How the hell did this happen in ARKANSAS?

:wow: