The Danish parliament today (May 4, 2010) voted to allow same-sex couples in registered partnerships to jointly apply for adoption, according to the Earth Times website.
Denmark had earlier allowed individuals to adopt -- regardless of sexual orientation -- and couples have also been allowed to adopt their partner's existing children.
"I do not want to support legislation that in advance shuts out someone because of race, color, religion, or sexual orientation. If you do not want to allow discrimination, then there was no other option than to vote in favor," parliamentarian Karsten Lauritzen of the ruling Liberal Party said.
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