[arthymom]

Wow. I'm feeling underinformed; not a great feeling for a history teacher.

I plan to read the book Families without Borders.

I have always supported the ideals behind the formation of a United Nations. Those who know their history and know something about the world prior to the early 1950's may possibly join me in agreeing that some sort of global organization is NECESSARY to ensure stability. As far as the UN's abilities, capacities, and successes are concerned there are many variables. I think it's not realistic to blame the entire UN for current global strife.

Back to Whitmere family's original question. Why would UNICEF be against IA as a short term solution while the longer term issues of poverty are addressed? They can't really believe that halting adoptions could actually HELP situations of poverty as a short term goal, could they??????? That does not make sense to me.