Charity: Critics Of Gay Adoption 'Retarded Homophobes'A UK-based charity has apologized for calling critics of gay adoption “retarded homophobes,” reports the 'Telegraph'. The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF BAAF Brussels Ancient Art Fair BAAF Badger Army Ammunition Plant ) published comments from a gay adopter advising gay men and lesbians on adoption. The quote appeared in a pamphlet titled 'Pink Guide to Adoption for Lesbians and Gay Men' and again on its Be My Parent website. “Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , don't worry about society,” the anonymous quote reads. “Children need good parents much more than retarded homophobes need an excuse to whinge whinge intr.v. whinged, whing·ing, whing·es Chiefly British To complain or protest, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. , so don't let your worries about society's reaction hinder your desire and ability to give a child a loving caring home.” Officials at BAAF quickly responded after the 'Daily Mail' howled and labeled the organization “adoption Nazis.” In a statement posted at the BAAF website, David Holmes David Holmes may refer to:
“These words are not the views or policy of BAAF,” Holmes said. “We deeply regret the use of the word 'retarded' and apologise for any offense that it has caused. The use of this word is unacceptable in any circumstance. The fact that this was part of the quote that went to print was down to a human error for which we apologise. We are correcting the error.” But a BAAF spokeswoman stood by the quote, saying: “It has now been removed from our website but we do still stand by the sentiments behind it. It is strong language but they are not our words, they are the words of the carer carer Noun a person who looks after someone who is ill or old, often a relative: the group offers support for the carers of those with dementia carer n → . It just reflects the strength of their feeling against the homophobia homophobia Psychology An irrationally negative attitude toward those with homosexual orientation, or toward becoming homosexual. See Closet, Gay-bashing, Heterosexism. Cf Gay, Homosexual, Phobia. in society. This is how same-sex couples feel.” The BAAF is Britain's largest adoption charity and is funded by the government. 
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