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/^t/The problem of sexual minorities' rights seems to come back every now and then, each time slightly changed. At first, gay activists were fighting for anti-discrimination rights in school, work and other aspects of everyday life. Then they got the idea that "everyday life" means also the right to marry "the one and only", no matter if of the same sex, and once they have achieved that in Denmark and are getting close to that in other countries, they seem to jump to the conclusion that there is one more right to fight for: the right to adopt children. And suddenly the public opinion is acquainted with the fact that gays are human beings as well and that they want to lead normal (?!) lives, with a spouse and a couple of children running about the house. Should they be given such a chance? I believe that even if we try to be maximally tolerant, this is too much. Gay couples should not be given the right to adopt children because of numerous reasons, among which are legal, social and moral problems which such a decision would cause.