| User | Comment |
|---|
| Biggles |
Absolutely. |
bill    |
Yes, though I also think infertility should not be "covered" for anyone, ...that includes Viagra. |
| kirst |
If they are paying for it, yes. |
cantilever  |
yes - Why on earth not? |
Melf    |
Yeah. |
| Galomorro |
Yes, of course! |
| LJD |
I personally feel children should be born by a husband and a wife. |
| Crayons |
Yes, I can't find any good reason why not except that maybe they could adopt, which is no better reason than it might be for straight infertile couples. |
| JessicaWoman99 | | posted 8-Mar-2008 10:01pm |
Yes lesbian couples should have the same basic rights |
| Iseult | | posted 8-Mar-2008 11:11pm |
I don't see why not. |
| llamamama | | posted 9-Mar-2008 12:14pm |
Well yeah..They should be allowed to have all of the same stuff has other couples. |
| they |
Who cares what kind of couple they are? I don't even care if they are a couple. |
| Enheduanna | | posted 10-Mar-2008 12:33pm |
Yes. As should single women. |
| kcthedog | | posted 10-Mar-2008 8:51pm |
I do not feel qualified to answer since I do not have a handle on the whole homosexuality thing as it is, while I do not fully understand it I am fine with it as it does not concern me. If I understand the question you are asking; should lesbians have the option of artificial insemination in order to have and raise a family? I don’t know, I would rather they seek out adoption instead, I would not begrudge them the right to a family but when there are so many adoptable children I think it better fits the needs of everyone if a homeless child can find a family and two adults can offer them the home they so much want. |
| Melf | | (reply to kcthedog) posted 11-Mar-2008 8:39am |
Doesn't that apply to anyone who wants IVF, and not just lesbians? |
| kcthedog | | (reply to Melf) posted 11-Mar-2008 3:41pm |
> Doesn't that apply to anyone who wants IVF,
> and not just lesbians?
Yes, I would think it serves better purpose for an orphaned child to find a home and provide a family that is looking to form a family to child they want. The one difference that comes to mind is a man/woman relationship that wants to procreate their own genes uses IVF as a means to that end. Lesbians are unable to jointly procreate their genes and then I think adoption is a logical option. Having said that I realize that the desire to be involved in child birth is not always based on logical reasoning but more on an emotional reasoning, for myself I dearly want a child to call my own, my own flesh and blood, adoption is an option for me as well but I still feel the emotional desire to look into my own eyes. |
| RGirl | | posted 14-Mar-2008 7:18pm |
If they have the funds then yes. As long as they pass any testing that goes with it. Sexuality should have nothing to do with it but if you are a private company can't you deny services to whoever you want? |
| RGirl | | (reply to LJD) posted 14-Mar-2008 7:19pm |
So if she cannot carry a child they shouldn't have children? Or if his sperm can't do the duty they can't have children? |
| LJD | | (reply to RGirl) posted 14-Mar-2008 7:47pm |
I feel a child deserves the balance of man and woman nurturing. With some nourishment, a man can build his sperm count. If a married couple can't conceive, there is always adoption, or invitro. |
| rustygirl50 | | posted 15-Mar-2008 10:30am |
yes , yes yes, |
| RGirl | | (reply to LJD) posted 15-Mar-2008 7:54pm |
You said 'I personally feel children should be born by a husband and a wife.' If they adopt how can they be certain that child wasn't birthed by an unwed mother? Some men have conditions that don't have to do with the amount of sperm they have, it is the sperm motility or function. They simply can't get the job done. |
| LJD | | (reply to RGirl) posted 16-Mar-2008 4:38pm |
If a married couple, male and female find they can't conceive on their own, using IVF seems reasonable. Yes, I feel a child NEEDS a father figure in their lives...men and women are to complement one another. Two women or two men don't have the corresponding nurturing partner. I feel when there is not a father figure in the home, there is a great loss to the home. The man is the headship, the leader of the home, with the counsel of his wife. Men and women NEED each other for themselves and the children. When there is only a man in a home with children, it's like a loss of a limb also. |
| Pomeranian | | (reply to LJD) posted 21-Mar-2008 5:09am |
WHAT A SURPRISE |
| LJD |
In a marriage between a man and woman. |
| Pomeranian | | (reply to LJD) posted 21-Mar-2008 8:35pm |
Why did you feel that needed clearing up exactly? |
LindaH  | | posted 22-Mar-2008 2:02am |
Yes. I don't even see why it's an issue. IVF is provided by private companies. They shouldn't be restricted by arbitrary rules, such as the sexual orientation or marital status of the woman seeking their services. |
| Melf | | (reply to LindaH) posted 22-Mar-2008 2:18pm |
The argument gets a tad more complicated over here. There's only an 8% success rate yet it is possible to get IVF treatment on the NHS. |
| LindaH | | (reply to Melf) posted 22-Mar-2008 2:22pm |
Oh. It's complicated when taxpayers are paying for it. |
| Melf | | (reply to LindaH) posted 22-Mar-2008 2:33pm |
Exactly. Ah well. |
| LJD |
Because in today's world, things have to be precise....as things can be changed to another's own interpretation. Because a marriage is between a man/male and woman/female. |
| dab | | (reply to LJD) posted 22-Mar-2008 6:58pm |
If you wish to be precise, SOME marriages are between a man and a woman. Some marriages have other configurations. |
| LJD | | (reply to dab) posted 23-Mar-2008 2:52pm |
There are marriages, and then there are relationships.....marriage is between a man and woman. There may be love, respect in a relationship, however, the sacred honor of marriage is between a man and woman....period. |
| dab | | (reply to LJD) posted 23-Mar-2008 3:53pm |
Such is your opinion. It's not universally shared. |
| LJD | | (reply to dab) posted 23-Mar-2008 4:01pm |
Dab, sorry to disappoint you, but my opinion is universally shared. |
| dab | | (reply to LJD) posted 23-Mar-2008 6:39pm |
No disappointment here. Your opinion may be common in some circles but that's a far cry from universal. And your opinion may carry a great deal of weight within your own marriage, as it should. It carries very little weight in others' marriages, that is also as it should be. |
| LJD | | (reply to dab) posted 23-Mar-2008 10:55pm |
Dab...ok we can agree to disagree...
.I hope you're enjoying Easter with your family. . |
| dab | | (reply to LJD) posted 24-Mar-2008 7:43am |
With my wife and with friends, it was a good day. |
| Zang | | posted 3-Apr-2008 11:17pm |
I don't think this is an issue around here. I doubt that the woman is even asked which team she plays for... |
