"Elton will support Ukrainian boy he can't adopt"

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sooz06

Post subject: "Elton will support Ukrainian boy he can't adopt"

Posted: 12/08/09 5:28 am • # 1

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While I'm glad that Elton John and his partner will take financial responsibility for this child, that financial responsibility does NOT replace the love and nurturing of a family ~ this is another hurdle that gay couples face when confronted with the bigotry against "gay marriage" ~ and obviously "civil unions" are NOT a reasonable and acceptable substitute ~ I understand that prospective parental age is an universal issue ~ but, in this specific case, given Elton John's wealth, there is NO question the child would be well provided for ~ so it comes full circle back to the issue of "gay" ~ I honestly don't understand how keeping a child in government custody is preferable to allowing that child to be adopted by a loving gay couple ~ and it's not like people are lined up to adopt HIV-positive children ~ Sooz

Elton will support Ukrainian boy he can't adopt

Associated Press

1 hr 10 mins ago

LONDON - Elton John's partner says the musician was devastated that he wasn't allowed to adopt an HIV-positive Ukrainian toddler, but plans to support the boy anyway.

The 62-year-old pop star met 14-month-old Lev at a home for HIV-positive children in September. But he was refused permission to adopt the boy because he was too old and not married.

John's partner David Furnish said Tuesday the couple was "massively gutted" by the rejection.

Furnish told BBC radio they were working to ensure Lev and his brother "have the best health care, education and family options available to them."

John and Furnish tied the knot in 2005 in a civil union in Britain. Ukrainian authorities do not recognize gay unions as marriage.

Furnish said the couple would campaign for a change in Ukrainian law.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091208/ap_ ... elton_john

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kathyk1024

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Posted: 12/08/09 5:42 am • # 2

The baby needs him.

The baby trafficing argument someone was trying to wage when we were discussing Madonna's request does not hold water when such high profile celebs make the request. They are not looking for someone to mop their floors.

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