Update on Adoption of Tsunami Victims - US Gov Advice
The Department of State has received inquiries from American citizens concerned about the plight of the children affected by the tsunami that struck parts of South Asia and who are curious about the possibility of adopting children who have been orphaned by the disaster. The Department of State shares this humanitarian concern for the children of this tragedy and applauds American citizens' desire to assist them in their time of need. However, at this time, it is not possible for U.S. citizens to adopt these children, for several reasons.
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Sridhar Mahadevan at 12:29:00 pm |
Quote: "The US State must come out with some cogent and convincing reasons for their decision not to admit these children into the US."
I'm sorry but this is absurd! It isn't that the U.S. won't allow these adoptions to take place. The unavoidable reason is that the stricken countries are not allowing orphans to be adopted by any outside country.
While under great duress and strain, these people are thinking clearly, despite the seemingly unending hasty judgements and quick opinions. Aid (in all its forms) must be given first as well as, hopefully, some of these orphans will turn out not to be orphans at all but miraculously reunited with their parents or extended families.
When permission is finally given, I'm sure many prospective adoptive parents from the international community and not just the United States will open their hearts and homes to these precious children.
It really is nice to hear about people with good intentions.
I thought the act of giving was about the receiver - what the receiver wants!!!
No, the wants of the receiver do not dictate to the giver...their needs do.