How much longer?
I kept thinking, "Things are going to get better. The Right-Wing is dying, this is just their last gasp." Now, I read this little bit of news. I want to make sure you read it (all three or four of you that read my blog) so here is the article.
Texas Bill Would Ban Gay Foster Parents
Wed Apr 20, 8:12 AM ET
U.S. National - AP
By NATALIE GOTT, Associated Press Writer
AUSTIN, Texas - The state House tentatively approved legislation that would prohibit homosexuals and bisexuals from becoming foster parents. Legislators voted 81-58 Tuesday to approve the ban in an amendment tacked on to a bill that would revamp the state's Child Protective Services agency. The full bill was tentatively approved 126-16. Final approval was expected Wednesday.
"It is our responsibility to make sure that we protect our most vulnerable children and I don't think we are doing that if we allow a foster parent that is homosexual or bisexual," said Rep. Robert Talton, a Republican, who introduced the amendment.
The state Senate has passed its own version of Child Protective Services reform that does not include the ban on gay foster parents.
Randall Ellis, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, said the House measure would mean the exclusion of people who could be good foster parents to children who need of them.
"Mr. Talton has taken aim at the (gay and lesbian) community of Texas and thousands of children are now caught in the cross hairs," he said.
The bill also would spin off some of Child Protective Services' duties to the private sector, including foster care and case management. Private agencies already manage 75 percent of foster homes in Texas, and the state handles the rest. The bill would turn all of those functions over to private agencies.
It follows recent high-profile cases of child homicides that happened after agency caseworkers had investigated possible neglect or abuse and decided the children were safe to remain with their parents.
The only hope now is that this stupid amendment is thrown out when both parts of the Legislative branch iron out a combined bill. I hold little hope that will happen.
I'm angry right now. I fear it won't be much of a step down to say gay parents shouldn't have their children. I'm angry at anyone who voted for a Republican for the State House or who refused to vote. I can't tell which Representative voted yes or no since Texas doesn't record votes, but I have a good feeling it went right down party lines.
Texas Bill Would Ban Gay Foster Parents
Wed Apr 20, 8:12 AM ET
U.S. National - AP
By NATALIE GOTT, Associated Press Writer
AUSTIN, Texas - The state House tentatively approved legislation that would prohibit homosexuals and bisexuals from becoming foster parents. Legislators voted 81-58 Tuesday to approve the ban in an amendment tacked on to a bill that would revamp the state's Child Protective Services agency. The full bill was tentatively approved 126-16. Final approval was expected Wednesday.
"It is our responsibility to make sure that we protect our most vulnerable children and I don't think we are doing that if we allow a foster parent that is homosexual or bisexual," said Rep. Robert Talton, a Republican, who introduced the amendment.
The state Senate has passed its own version of Child Protective Services reform that does not include the ban on gay foster parents.
Randall Ellis, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, said the House measure would mean the exclusion of people who could be good foster parents to children who need of them.
"Mr. Talton has taken aim at the (gay and lesbian) community of Texas and thousands of children are now caught in the cross hairs," he said.
The bill also would spin off some of Child Protective Services' duties to the private sector, including foster care and case management. Private agencies already manage 75 percent of foster homes in Texas, and the state handles the rest. The bill would turn all of those functions over to private agencies.
It follows recent high-profile cases of child homicides that happened after agency caseworkers had investigated possible neglect or abuse and decided the children were safe to remain with their parents.
The only hope now is that this stupid amendment is thrown out when both parts of the Legislative branch iron out a combined bill. I hold little hope that will happen.
I'm angry right now. I fear it won't be much of a step down to say gay parents shouldn't have their children. I'm angry at anyone who voted for a Republican for the State House or who refused to vote. I can't tell which Representative voted yes or no since Texas doesn't record votes, but I have a good feeling it went right down party lines.
posted by Dr.K at 9:55 AM
2 Comments:
the problem is that Christians in America haven't really gotten it through their heads that laws cannot prevent sin...
it's popular with some groups to "bash gays"--not physically but by blaming them for our problems...
similarly, many others demonize those who don't believe the same things about the environment, globalization, and D&D v2 vs. v3...
Jesus told us how to live. If we go by His name we should not let the government affect our attitude or our efforts to help others.
Don't forget we may all be called to be martyrs...
The only reason the "gay" issue is an issue is because, the right has no other issues (other than dismantling America).
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