Some moron had the nerve to write to our local newspaper's reader's forum this past week complaining about too much coverage over Angelina Jolie's births. He even went on about foreign adoptions. Well, here is our reply to his letter.
Who are we to question adoptions?
I am writing in response to James R. Shaffer Jr.’s letter (July 15, “Jolie’s hospitalization not worth mentioning”). I don’t understand why people have issues about where other people go to adopt. I think the decision to adopt and where to adopt from is a very personal choice for a family.
If Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are able to provide for and love their three adopted children, who are we to question or judge?
I think it’s wonderful for anyone to open his or her heart and home to children. It shouldn’t matter if the child is American or from another country. We should all respect other cultures and love all children equally.
As for the old argument of adopting American children first, my wife and I made the decision to adopt from China based on many criteria.
China was the best choice for creating our family, just like the United States may be the best choice for other families. We gave our son, Jensen, one amazing gift: American citizenship.
Ron C. Korber
Davidsville
1 comment:
Amen brother...
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