TAKE THAT, HATERS!: Ark. to allow non-married couples to foster, adopt

[gatorboy]

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010/apr/19/ark-allow-non-married-couples-foster-adopt/

The Arkansas Department of Human Services instructed its staff Monday to accept applications from unmarried couples who’d previously been banned from serving as foster or adoptive parents.

Last week, a Pulaski County circuit judge struck down the state’s law that banned unmarried couples living together from fostering or adopting children. Judge Chris Piazza said in his ruling that the law infringed on a person’s right to privacy.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Monday that the state will appeal the judge’s ruling to the Arkansas Supreme Court.

“Initiated Act 1 was approved by approximately 57 percent of the voters in the 2008 election,” McDaniel said in a statement. “I believe the people of Arkansas deserve to have the state’s highest court decide whether or not to override their decision.”

[KingFlorez]

1. Where were the anti-big goverment people protesting about this?

Oh, wait, they were the ones in the voting booth supporting this nonsense.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Proof that enlightenment is not bound by political borders. Bravo, Arkansas!

Not that proof was needed!

:applause:

[BunkerHill24]

3. Good News indeed......lets hope current stands without finagle such, or further litigation. n/t

[KittyWampus]

4. Congratulations!

[RKP5637]

5. Refreshing!!!

:applause: :applause: :applause: