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That Squeal Of Joy At The End Of This Clip Is Silenced In Some States

My wife and I are in the middle of the process of attempting to adopt children, and I’ve suspected all along that being straight, white, and middle-aged gives us a huge leg up. In fact, we have some gay friends who are also trying to adopt, and I always wonder how many kids they’re not…

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