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I believe we should respect all kinds of diversity -- including opinions different from our own. That said, I don't think there's anything wrong with deciding you want to adopt a child who "blends" with your own racial mix. Or with deciding you want a girl or a boy, either, as some one else pointed out.
There are many African Americans who believe it is wrong to let a black child be adopted by a white family. I disagree with that view, but I just wanted to point out that there are differences of opinion about what's in the best interests of the child. And there are issues involved that some adoptive parents may feel unqualified, or just unwilling to take on. I think a little hesitation is a sign of cultural sensitivity, not a lack of it.
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