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Old 11-12-2015, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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A Utah judge has ordered that a foster child being raised by a lesbian couple be taken away and given to a heterosexual couple. There is nothing in Utah law where the sexual preferences of foster parents matters, The judge did this because, he believes, it is better for the child. These strikes me as outrageous. Do conservatives support this kind of judicial activism?

Utah lesbian couple speaks out on Judge Scott Johansen's order to remove baby - CBS News
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:26 PM
 
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A Utah judge has ordered that a foster child being raised by a lesbian couple be taken away and given to a heterosexual couple. There is nothing in Utah law where the sexual preferences of foster parents matters, The judge did this because, he believes, it is better for the child. These strikes me as outrageous. Do conservatives support this kind of judicial activism?

Utah lesbian couple speaks out on Judge Scott Johansen's order to remove baby - CBS News
Good. Child will be safe in a normal sane traditional home now with a mom and a dad. Good job judge!
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:29 PM
 
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A Utah judge has ordered that a foster child being raised by a lesbian couple be taken away and given to a heterosexual couple. There is nothing in Utah law where the sexual preferences of foster parents matters, The judge did this because, he believes, it is better for the child. These strikes me as outrageous. Do conservatives support this kind of judicial activism?

Utah lesbian couple speaks out on Judge Scott Johansen's order to remove baby - CBS News
I'm assuming the (R) governor is a conservative.

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, told reporters Thursday that he's puzzled by the ruling. He criticized "activism on the bench in any way, shape or form" and said the judge should follow the law even he doesn't like it.
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:31 PM
 
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A Utah judge has ordered that a foster child being raised by a lesbian couple be taken away and given to a heterosexual couple. There is nothing in Utah law where the sexual preferences of foster parents matters, The judge did this because, he believes, it is better for the child. These strikes me as outrageous. Do conservatives support this kind of judicial activism?

Utah lesbian couple speaks out on Judge Scott Johansen's order to remove baby - CBS News

I do not support judicial activism. Regardless of which side of the aisle the activist is playing.
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:33 PM
 
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If the child is old enough they should consult the child. It is amazing to me that it is almost NEVER about what the child wants.

I am a party line republican voter and do not have a problem with gay couples raising children. There is a lot of need and gay couples can help fill it. That being said, it should be about the child's happiness.
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:35 PM
 
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Legal system FAIL! how disgraceful! this sets a very dangerous precedent. I hope that judge gets disbarred.
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Old 11-12-2015, 03:39 PM
 
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If the child is old enough they should consult the child. It is amazing to me that it is almost NEVER about what the child wants.

I am a party line republican voter and do not have a problem with gay couples raising children. There is a lot of need and gay couples can help fill it. That being said, it should be about the child's happiness.
If you bothered to read the article posted, you'd know that the child is a 3 month old infant.
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Old 11-12-2015, 04:06 PM
 
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This is not surprising in Utah where a thin line separates church and state. But I think even the LDS church would disapprove of just ignoring the law by a judge.
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Old 11-12-2015, 04:17 PM
 
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Default Judge orders lesbian couple to surrender their child to be given to hetero couple

That's good news, I'm sure the Judge had good reason for his decision.
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Old 11-12-2015, 04:18 PM
 
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A Utah judge has ordered that a foster child being raised by a lesbian couple be taken away and given to a heterosexual couple. There is nothing in Utah law where the sexual preferences of foster parents matters, The judge did this because, he believes, it is better for the child. These strikes me as outrageous. Do conservatives support this kind of judicial activism?

Utah lesbian couple speaks out on Judge Scott Johansen's order to remove baby - CBS News
After considering two guys are turning a little girl into a fruit loop, my answer is yes.
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