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Hundreds of comments were sent in with the votes. It isn't possible to list them all, so I have selected several representing the most frequently expressed opinions.

Comments From Misc. Others

"I am entirely for open records. I believe that anyone who has reached the age of adulthood should be able to access any record pertaining to them." - Wilma Johnson

"Our daughter will know her family medical history and her heritage. She will know why she was placed for adoption. She will never have to suffer the shame of having to see society's reaction to her using those horrible words, 'I don't know... I'm adopted." - Mary Prospective Adoptive Parent

"Adoptees have rights too... With all the health problems in the world, you have to know your medical history. Adoptees have no idea what medical problems run in their families." - Patti Tyson

"I am the 34 year old daughter of an adoptee... My grandmother and grandfather have both passed away and I can feel the hurt my mom has, not knowing if she has other family members... A person needs to know where they came from." - Jodi Jenkins

"I am a daughter of an adoptee. At the age of 21, I was diagnosed with (omitted intentionally). I am almost 30 now. Even thought they aren't sure if the disease is passed down, I'm debating whether or not to have children... I can't stand how difficult the law has to make everything." - Melissa

"It affects more than just the adoptee/adoptive parent. As the former spouse of an adoptee, we had children together, for which I, like my ex, have no idea if we have passed some form of disease, i.e., heart, liver, etc., so let's open up the records." - Anonymous Other

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