Ark. Governor Wants Gay Foster Parent Ban

Little Rock, Ark.--The state Supreme Court struck down a ban on gay foster parents on Thursday but Republican Governor Mike Huckabee won't let it rest.

"I'm very disappointed that the court seems more interested in what's good for gay couples than what's good for children needing foster care," Huckabee said of the Court's decision.

The Court found that the state's testimony demonstrated that "the driving force behind the adoption of the regulations was not to promote the health, safety and welfare of foster children but rather based upon the board's views of morality and its bias against homosexuals." Also, the Court said that being raised by gays doesn't cause academic problems or gender identity issues.

Before you go all warm and fuzzy, realize that Thursday's ruling leaves open the possibility of enforcing the ban by making it law.

Making matters worse, both prospective gubanatorial candidates (Rep. Asa Hutchinson and Dem. Mike Beebe) for the 2008 Ark. Governor's race oppose allowing homosexuals to be foster parents.

For more on this story check out the AP article in the NY Times.

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