You argue that birth mothers in Oregon who chose adoption after birth records were sealed in 1957 did so knowing that the records would remain secret.
They were offered a single option if they chose adoption: an absolute and permanent severing of relations with their children.
Other couples might choose adoption.
The new study does draw some conclusions about what kinds of women are likely to choose adoption.
Or would they choose adoption, which would virtually guarantee a child?
Will your path lead you to the foster care system, or will you choose domestic or international adoption?
Measure 58 fails to consider the rights of mothers who chose adoption under that policy.
Think of your adoption assistance as simply an equitable alternative for employees who choose adoption.
If she chooses adoption, the tribe can require that her baby be adopted by a tribal member and removed to the reservation 900 miles away.
Furthermore, it is unfair to expect women who are coping with the personal tragedy of being unable to have a baby to necessarily choose adoption as an alternative.