Italy Takes a Stand Against Overseas Surrogacy
A concerning trend has been observed in recent years where gay and transgender couples are engaging in the practice of hiring surrogate mothers to bear children for them. These children are often used as accessories for gaining social media attention. This includes orchestrated newborn photo sessions where the couples, typically gay or trans men, pose in hospital beds with the baby as if they have just given birth.
While this practice is legal in many countries, it raises some disconcerting questions about the cultural respect for motherhood, the future stability of children used as props, and the normalization of gender identity mental health issues.
Italy's Ban on Surrogacy
The Italian government, under the leadership of Georgia Meloni, the country's first female prime minister, has taken a firm stand against this trend. They have closed the overseas loophole in the market for surrogate babies. This makes Italy one of the first governments to address and block the practice of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) for surrogacy, which has been in place since 2004. The ban has now been extended to include the recruitment of surrogate mothers from outside the country, effectively implementing a total ban on surrogate pregnancies. Violation of this law can result in fines of up to $1 million and a two-year prison sentence.
Criticism and Implications of the Ban
The law has been criticized as a "monstrous attack" on the LGBT community and their ability to start families. However, it's important to note that the law applies to all Italians, not just those identifying as gay or trans. It is speculated that the restrictions were specifically designed to curb the growing trend of surrogate pregnancies within the LGBT community. Meloni, a self-proclaimed Christian mother, holds the belief that children should be raised by a man and a woman.
Effects of Surrogacy on Children
The practice of surrogacy for gay male couples has been relatively limited until recently, resulting in a lack of data on the long-term effects on children. However, several scientific studies suggest that children raised in gay households face more challenges as they grow up compared to those in homes with a traditional mother and father.
These challenges include a higher likelihood of requiring public assistance, such as welfare, increased risk of anxiety or depression, a higher likelihood of abuse, and a greater propensity to engage in unhealthy habits like having multiple sexual partners, smoking, or using drugs.
These studies, despite their non-political and unbiased nature, often face backlash from gay activist groups who label them as "bigoted". In the current era, it is doubtful that such studies will receive funding or be publicly released. The social effects of the gay and trans lifestyle seem to be largely suppressed in scientific research.
Arguments Against the Ban
Opponents of the surrogacy ban argue that it is necessary to counter Italy's declining population. However, this argument is often exploited by leftist organizations to justify various agendas, including mass immigration. It's not just about increasing the population; it's about providing stable homes for these children, where they are not used to satisfy the narcissism of LGBT activists.
Bottom Line
Italy has chosen to take a cautious approach in this matter. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think other countries should follow Italy's lead in banning overseas surrogacy? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
