mcgallo327

I recently had a long philosophical debate with my Polish roommate about the subject of gay adoption and marriage. It was probably one of the most difficult discussions I've ever had to have. I am a proud advocate with many dear friends who are effected by marriage legislation and adoption laws concerning the LGBT community. Her biggest argument was that she feels it is unfair to a child put into a home with two same sex parents as it means a life of torture and ridicule because it is "not normal". I showed her your video and spoke about other people I know who were raised in the same situation as you, but she shrugged you off as being part of the movement and not speaking from truth. She wrote me off because I'm "too close" to the topic and that I'm just too "American". Do you have any thoughts for her and her concerns? I want to thank you for everything you've done. If I can do even half of what you have done to support the cause, I will have lived a very happy life. You are amazing, as I'm sure you already know. :)

I made the exact same points to her, telling her that it is the fault of the society and has no bearing on the abilities of same-sex parents. I also brought it back in comparison to interracial parents and the difficulties they went through as well. As you can imagine, it was a very heated discussion. The best I can hope for is that I opened her up to these ideas, which is something, I have a feeling, Poland is a bit too far behind on yet. Thank you for your reply and your best is obviously quite great!