Article: USA changes passports from father/mother to parent 1 and parent 2

[Gaura Priya]

'Mother,' 'Father' Changing to 'Parent One,' 'Parent Two' on Passport Applications - FoxNews.com

Gosh, I really really am beginning to dislike Americans...

I do like this change, but sooo many of the comments are so adamant that a child must only have a male and female as parents, that it makes me sick to the stomach.

As if the end of the American country will become degraded and downfallen because of giving rights to sexual minorities.

 

[Willamena]

It's just Fox (a.k.a. Faux) News - They like to think they're the Voice of the People, but all they give voice to is the Myth of the People.

I think the change is awesome.

 

[bobhikes]

'Mother,' 'Father' Changing to 'Parent One,' 'Parent Two' on Passport Applications - FoxNews.com

Gosh, I really really am beginning to dislike Americans...

I do like this change, but sooo many of the comments are so adamant that a child must only have a male and female as parents, that it makes me sick to the stomach.

As if the end of the American country will become degraded and downfallen because of giving rights to sexual minorities.

First off its Fox News, but I can see the fights now. I should be parent 1.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

First off its Fox News, but I can see the fights now. I should be parent 1.

"Your honour, I would like to enter into evidence this coffee mug and T-shirt. Let the record show that both read 'Number One Dad'."

 

[Revoltingest]

I read the Fox article & wonder why they're being criticized?

 

[Skwim]

'Mother,' 'Father' Changing to 'Parent One,' 'Parent Two' on Passport Applications - FoxNews.com

Gosh, I really really am beginning to dislike Americans...

If that's all it takes then I guess it's as good a reason as any.

 

[Valjean]

I wonder how the new policy would deal with residents of Colorado City.

 

[Gaura Priya]

If that's all it takes then I guess it's as good a reason as any.

I'm visiting some family in the United States as of now (I'm originally Canadian), and I never knew how highly political Americans are. It wasn't too bad, until my friend starts railing on the 'degradation of society' and how 'God is not going to bless us...'

Maybe I'm just way too liberal for my own good...

 

[dust1n]

I read the Fox article & wonder why they're being criticized?

Yeah, I didn't really got that either. The article is well written: neutral and includes multiple perspectives.

Robert Jeffress, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, agreed. “It’s part of an overall attempt at political correctness to diminish the distinction between men and women and to somehow suggest you don’t need both a father and a mother to raise a child successfully,” said Jeffress. “(This decision) was made to make homosexual couples feel more comfortable in rearing children.”

I'm pretty sure homosexual couples don't need to feel more comfortable rearing children, just getting their passports for their children.

 

[dust1n]

I'm visiting some family in the United States as of now (I'm originally Canadian), and I never knew how highly political Americans are. It wasn't too bad, until my friend starts railing on the 'degradation of society' and how 'God is not going to bless us...'

Maybe I'm just way too liberal for my own good...

Americans are far from political. Very close to constantly spouting off faulty opinions on subjects they remain mostly ignorant of their entire lives, maybe. But political? Hardly. We just passively comment on news stories.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Gosh, I really really am beginning to dislike Americans...

Maybe you need to broaden your definition of Americans beyond just those who post on the Fox News site.

 

[Father Heathen]

I'm visiting some family in the United States as of now (I'm originally Canadian), and I never knew how highly political Americans are. It wasn't too bad, until my friend starts railing on the 'degradation of society' and how 'God is not going to bless us...'

Maybe I'm just way too liberal for my own good...

Keep in mind that not all Americans are homophobic, cross lickin' hillbillies.

 

[Gaura Priya]

Of course I know that Americans refer to a very very broad group of people.

I'm just complainin'.

 

[Valjean]

Of course I know that Americans refer to a very very broad group of people.

I'm just complainin'.

Oh, so now you're on about our weight!:sarcastic

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Here's my favorite line:

But some conservative Christians are outraged over the decision.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Keep in mind that not all Americans are homophobic, cross lickin' hillbillies.

Right. Its just the smelly ones. :0)

 

[Kathryn]

I'm visiting some family in the United States as of now (I'm originally Canadian), and I never knew how highly political Americans are. It wasn't too bad, until my friend starts railing on the 'degradation of society' and how 'God is not going to bless us...'

Maybe I'm just way too liberal for my own good...

Maybe you need to find some better friends. I haven't heard anything negative from my circle of very American friends.

I don't have a problem with the change at all. And not only am I an American, I am a SOUTHERNER, living in TEXAS, and a CHRISTIAN as well! :thud:

 

[MSI64]

Parent 1 and parent 2??? I think its a little ridiculous that you cant just put Mother and Mother or Father and Father?
Are multiple kids passports going to run
Kid 1, Kid 2 Kid 3 and so on???
Is this going to apply to every passport now?? Cant wait to tell the wife she is Number 2 lol.
I really do not see why people get outraged about same sex couples why can we just not treat people as people rather than focussing on sexuality???

 

[Kathryn]

Parent 1 and parent 2??? I think its a little ridiculous that you cant just put Mother and Mother or Father and Father?
Are multiple kids passports going to run
Kid 1, Kid 2 Kid 3 and so on???
Is this going to apply to every passport now?? Cant wait to tell the wife she is Number 2 lol.
I really do not see why people get outraged about same sex couples why can we just not treat people as people rather than focussing on sexuality???

The issue is the form itself. The form has to label the fields in some sort of manner - it has to at least try to determine the parentage of the person applying for the passport. Personally, I can't think of a better label for these fields than "parent 1" and "parent 2." Do you have any better suggestions if you want to keep it gender-free?

The "multiple kids" question is a non issue. Each child has their own individual passport.

And by the way, your wife may think that YOU are Parent 2!

 

[Rakhel]

I don't have a problem with this issue. Neither do I see why there is an issue.
Parent 1 and Parent 2. Okay. So what?