Hey guys, This is not another stupid petition like the one to build a death star or deport Pierce Morgan. As the father of adopted (Russian) children this is something that is near and dear to my heart. I'm asking PFF to
please take the time to at least read, and hopefully sign this petition:
The Russian government passed legislation banning ALL US adoptions. Some families have already been granted an adoption by the Court. Others have met their child in Russia and are awaiting a Court date. Still others have submitted their initial paperwork or are in the process of completing such paperwork.
Children with special needs are unlikely to be adopted in Russia. For example, approximately 85% of children with Down syndrom live in institutions. Around age 5 some special needs children are transferred to adult mental institutions where 60-90% die within one year.
We request the White House use every diplomatic means possible to eliminate this ban, provide an exception for families in process, or create an exception for special needs children.Here's the whitehouse.gov link------------------
Read my
Earthship thread in Totally O/T
si vis pacem, para bellum
"The said constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams
What part of "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" is so hard to understand?!
[This message has been edited by OKflyboy (edited 01-12-2013).]
