Child Born To Lesbian Couple Will Have 2 Mothers Listed

According to the author Laura Mansnerus of the article “Child Born To Lesbian Couple Will Have 2 Mothers Listed” (NYT 11/16/06,) a lesbian couple won court approval to have both of their names listed as parents on the birth certificate of their child. It was ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court in October 25 that same-sex couples have the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples. In addition, Stephen Hyland said, “This couple was treated exactly the same way as a married couple under the law of New Jersey.” Ms. Mansnerus claims the baby was born on Tuesday one day after of the agreement.

            Furthermore, a similar case happened in May 2005 when the Supreme Court in EssexCounty ruled that a lesbian couple was entitled to have the names of both women listed on their baby’s birth certificate. However, Patrick De Almeida said that this issue would not be clear as a normal couple because the Supreme Court does not know if the same-sex couple has a good relationship together. Finally, Shannon Minter pointed out that this issue would be the same in the future like gay couples.

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            This is a good article. First of all, I have a high regard to all gay and lesbian couples. However, I do not agree with them. I from the bottom of my heart point out that to list in a birth certificate the name of the parents who are same-sex couple is a good idea because in this case, the child will be represented by his parents even though they have the same sex. I say so because there are a lot of orphan kids. Therefore, they want somebody who lists her name in his birth certificate no matter who. Moreover, I say that the Supreme Courts should give them the right to do it. At the same time the Supreme Courts have to be careful because they do not know if the same-sex couples have a good relationship each other or if they are capable to take care of a child.