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=Senator Dean =



Hello, I am Senator Dean of Massachusetts. I graduated from University of Southern California with a degree in political science. I lived in southern California for four years after and became a full supporter of the gay community. Everyone deserves the same rights even though they have chosen a different life style. I eventually moved with my family to Massachusetts where i then ran for Senator. I have been with the Senate for 3 years now trying to convince the rest of the senate that the discrimination against homosexuals is outrageous and there is no harm in their decisions.
 * About the Senator:**

Homosexual rights are very slim, and this needs to change. Homosexuals are people too, to those who think other wise. Just because their lifestyle choice is different does not mean that they should be discriminated against. Equality should be a key factor in America and we contradict ourselves if we do not treat each other with the same respect we deserve. Not only do gays have problems getting married but they also have problems starting a family. Homosexual couples have to lie to adoption agencies going against rules of adoption just to have a chance to be a loving, caring parent who a lonely child is in need of. Equality is the answer everyone; keep that in mind.
 * The Problem: We should all look beyond the rainbow....**

**The Senate**
 * 1st Session**


 * S.**

[This bill states that all states should allow same-sex adoption as a legal couple not as an individual]
 * IN THE MCGEHEE CONGRESS**
 * April, 2009**

Sponsored by Senator(s) [Dean, Ray] of [Massachusetts, Connecticut] Co-Sponsored by Abbie Levenson, Eleonore Fisher- New Hampshire, Zoe St. John-Vermont, Gaby Spangenberg- California, Amanda Gilbert- Florida, Eleanor Davis- Washington, Taylor Way- Minnesota, Samantha Tillery- Hawaii

A Bill

[This bill states that all states should allow same-sex adoption as a legal couple not as an individual] //Be it enacted by the Members of the McG Congress// //of the United States of America in Congress assembled,// This Act may be cited as the “ [Same- Sex Adoption]”
 * SECTION 1. Everyone Must Look Beyond the Rainbow **
 * SECTION 2. 14th amendment, Constitution- Equality**
 * SECTION 3: Allow same-sex couples to have the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples.**
 * SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY.**
 * SECTION 4. Less exclusive with adoption; more people can adopt freely without fraudulent acts giving everyone the same opportunity. **

Everyone Must Look Beyond the Rainbow Congress finds that:
 * Findings**:
 * The 14th Amendment of the Constitution states that all Americans are granted equal rights.
 * The Constitution does not stop protecting someone just because they are not considered "traditional.”
 * By preventing same-sex adoption, we are contradicting ourselves in what we stand for: equality and freedom.
 * Many children do not have biological parents caring for them, and are under supervision of adoption agencies and foster homes.
 * These children deserve the same opportunity to live with two parents that love them.
 * This should be true regardless of the parents' gender. All children want love and care from a parent.
 * At this point in time, states have the choice of accepting this imperative law passing same-sex adoption; the majority of the sates do not want to accept same-sex couples adopting as a family.
 * This forces fraudulent acts of homosexuals because they are forced to lie and adopt as either single, joint, second-parent or step-parent adopters.
 * According to adoption facilities, honesty is key when fostering children. By allowing same-sex couples to adopt together like heterosexual couples can, this law will allow honesty in their choice to adopt. This will also allow more children to have two loving parents, regardless of their sex.

The purpose of this bill is: · To provide parentless children with the opportunity to become part of a loving family by granting same-sex couples the right to adopt children in the same way as rationally married couples
 * Purpose**

·  All states will accept the adoption policies and will not discriminate under any circumstance (DELETE) - it should be up to the states to decide whether they will allow same-sex couples adopting children, --> if the couple adopts in one of the legal states, they must be residents of that state for at least a year in order for the adoption to be legal and be carried over into other states - if the couples has all of these requirements the adoption will carry over into every state ·  Parents that are HIV- positive will not be an issue during the adoption process (DELETE) - if the parents are HIV positive they must undergo a series of tests, or take proper precautions, therefore ensuring that the child will not be at risk or have contact with any infected blood · Same-sex couples will be treated equally as tradition couples when fostering children
 * Terms and Benefits**