My point Bong, with all those other "parents, those that can have kids, is that they are far more likely to raise kids in a fucked up environment and/or seriously abuse the kids. And yet, nobody would ever consider taking away the child of the grand dragon of the KKK because living in that household would be bad for the child. If it really was about the welfare of the child, and we were trying to protect then from damaging "lifestyles" then social services would be a lot busier.

As far as hetero couples getting preference, I actually do agree with you. If it comes down to all factors being equal, except one couple is hetero and one gay, the hetero couple should get preference. But to simple say "gays shouldn't be allowed to adopt" is very shallow minded.

Edit- Kudos to your Mom. She provided a good influence to you. My comment about welfare Mom's was mothers who have no intention of working and have made an art out of milking the system so you and I pay for their children. Not a good influence.