The "Give a Week, Change a Life Expedition" is quickly approaching and the message of adoption is out. However, a tainted idea concerning adopting children in Florida has been put out. I have already written letters to newspaper editors to address this issue before it gets out of control. Just in case you have not seen it in the news, I will share it.
A group of activist has been around promoting the idea that orphans in Florida have no worries and they are better off than the children of Haiti and other countries. Along with their message, they are implying that children from other countries should be first pick when it comes to adoption. Imagine all the people who are ready to adopt a child from Florida. What could happen if they all took heed to the activists' message? Would the bright future of our precious kids be faded?
If few people adopted a child here in Florida, it could set the state up for a long term problem of orphan overflow. These children need parents who will love them and take good care of them just like the other children around the world. It gives me joy to see Charlie Crist, Florida's governor, strongly promoting adoption and he has established a Children and Youth Cabinet to help communicate with agencies that serve kids in the state.
I am not objecting to the adoption of children from Haiti and other countries, but I am advocating for Florida's children that they are not left out. I believe that every child deserves to be loved.
Readers, what do you think about this issue?
Do you agree with the activist?
What should be done concerning this?
I invite you to make a comment by sharing your thoughts. I would love to hear them.
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