Should homosexual couples be allowed to adopt childern?

[JohnAndersen]

Is homosexuality a learned behavior?

Even if it isn't, should children be subjected to the ridicule that could come with having two parents of the same sex?

Are there other long term development issues that could affect children negatively?

Is is solely a problem of perception and society that some people believe that homosexual couples should not be allowed to adopt?

How does this effect the traditional roles of the mother and father?

We had a long discussion in class today about this exact issue, many did not see a problem and thought that many homosexual couples were more fit than some potential heterosexual parents, however both italians in my class ( I am in a spanish language class with students from all over Europe) felt that it was not natual to have two parents of the same sex and therefore it should not be allowed to happen. I am wondering what peoples thoughts and opinions are on the issue!