[RavenSong]

Oceanica, I agree with you...where are they getting these so-called statistics? I sure can't find them anywhere on the 'Net.

TGM, I wanted to thank you, my friend, for being the first one to bring up the importance of terminology. It IS so darn important, mainly because language defines us in many ways as human beings; it also defines the world around us...it's important.

Crick, I agree with you about the e-mom expenses. I wish all PAPs would just say "no"...not put up with it all. I'm not sure what the answer is, though, for impoverished women experiencing unplanned pregnancies and contemplating adoption. I used to think that they would probably qualify for welfare programs; however, I've recently learned that that's not necessarily true, especially for the "working poor". All I know is that the bmom expenses, which were put in place by the adoption industry to begin with, lead to so many conflicts.

I was just remarking last night to my partner how I wouldn't be surprised to see the return of county "poor farms" in the near future. These current economic times are getting kind of desperate for many people.