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In reply to the discussion: UPDATE: Rosie O'Donnell Says Her 17-Year-Old Daughter, Chelsea, FOUND. [View all]Xithras
(16,191 posts)I generally don't respond to anti-adoption commentary because I consider it a stupid position that isn't worth debating, but I have to point out that you just blatantly contradicted yourself.
First you said "There is no evidence that she was a drug addict or unfit to parent."
And then you proceeded to link to a Daily Mail article in which the mother flat out admits that she was a long term heroin junkie who was in and out of jail.
Nobody tricked this woman or forced her to sign her kid away. She chose to be a junkie, chose to use drugs, and then chose to give up her daughter. The argument that she shouldn't be held responsible for actions she took while under the influence is the same argument that drunk date rapists and drivers make. You don't get to waive responsibility for your actions simply because YOU CHOSE to consume drugs or alcohol.
And, quite frankly, if all it took was a few bucks and some drugs to get her to sign over her kid, that alone proves that she was unfit to parent.