Miami Herald Readers approve adoption ruling by 89%

Topix Gay News  Dec 02 08

Foes of gay marriage oppose adoption ruling The former Miami-Dade County coordinator for the state's gay marriage ban amendment will meet with area pastors Tuesday to voice opposition to a recent court ruling allowing adoption by a gay man. Rev. Paul Carvalho will hold a press conference at Wayside Baptist Church, 7701 SW 98th St. at noon. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman approved the adoption of two half-brothers, identified as John and James Doe, by a gay North Miami man who has raised the two foster children since they were brought to him in December 2004 by a state child abuse investigator. Full story...

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