Do you think about this new adoption bill?

kitta

Kirsh is trying to get mothers from other states. It is well-known in the industry, that crossing state lines makes mothers dependent and vulnerable.

Therefore, they are more likely to sign papers. When they are away from family and friends, they rely on the attorney and the paps, who are the only "friends" they have.

Senator Taylor sounds like he is actually looking out for the mothers and babies. He is stating the truth: givnign the mother the time she needs is what is ethical. She shouldn't be rushed.

Kirsh is looking out for business interests only.

ETA: in answer to your question: the bill will not help mothers. It will help adoption attorneys.

Not Adopted

Sounds like they want to make is easier to transport mothers to Indiana for the purpose of adoption.

Interesting how an adoption attorney (Kirsh) said the change was necessary to avoid delays, while the state rep (Taylor) thinks the extra time is necessary to help mothers evaluate the most important decision of their life.

Of couse, Kirsh, the adoption attorney, wants his money faster, can't have those mothers taking time to make an informed decision - he needs a new BMW!

Looks like Taylor was the only one looking out for the best interests of mothers and children, the rest only seem interested in making adoption faster for the APs.

kateiskate

I disagree with the bill. I think requiring the mother to go home with her baby for a certain amount of time is a good way to help ensure that she has the chance to parent and has the time to really weigh her decision.

I don't think it is a good idea for people who are so uneducated about adoption to make our decisions. I think we have a long way to go in generally educating society about the effects of adoption on kids, the reality that coercion still exists and creating a social awarness that adoption should be the last resort. Mothers should be helped to parent rather than helped in giving up their children.

I'm not against adoption, I just think it should be a last resort chosen by people who have been educated on the good, the bad, and the ugly. I think passing a law like that sets us back in terms of adoption reform.

Independ"ant"

Typical Republican/adoption without morals ideology garbage.

Its all about the money and a vote....screw the best interests of natural mothers and their children.

How low can they go.

marycollette@rocketmail.com

I think it should not have to be that way. Adoptive parents should not have to spend months in a hotel room with the birth mother just so they can please the states. Who pays for the hotel room and the time off work?

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