Preemptive Strike?
Today Tajikistan’s parliament banned the adoption by foreign nationals.
Meanwhile, Ewan McGregor is adopting a Mongolian daughter, Jessica Simpson is considering adopting a Mexican orphan, Meg Ryan adopted a Chinese child, and, of course, Angelina Jolie is adopting half the developing world.
Coincidence or consequence? You decide.
on April 14th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
I don’t know why adoption should be a problem in Tajikistan. I think it is unfair to deny a child a happy life (that is when Angelina Jolies of this world adopt them).
on April 14th, 2006 at 8:26 pm
“…Angelina Jolie is adopting half the developing world. ” Haha, this is a good one James!
But to add to my previous point: I suppose that is something aimed at preserving national identity of children who get adoped. Sort of reminding them of their roots, etc…
on April 16th, 2006 at 8:04 am
If I remember right, there used to be a similar moratorium on adoption, at least temporary, in Kyrgyzstan after a paedophile scandal in a foreign adoption structure.