There is no reason to discriminate against gay people in the choice of adoption consideration. They should be subjected to the very same process as straight couples. It should be as follows;

1) The best interests of the child should be the sole factor in deciding whether a child should be placed with a prospective foster care or adoptive parent or parents

2) State-licensed child placing agencies should not be allowed to discriminate against children or prospective parents based on race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, disability and family status

3) The State Board of Social Services should restore to the final rules the protections against such discrimination included in the proposed rules.

There is no evidence that gays are any more abusive to children than straight, in fact it would show the opposite. Not Special Rights, But Equal Rights For All. !