Hi. This is not about politics….so please do not talk about who you are voting for or anything related to the election. Thanks.
Bridget was adopted by the McCains as a young child in Bangledesh in 1993 see story below for more info. Cindy McCain stated that she abused drugs throughout this period. Both McCain parents have stated that it was Cindy’s idea to adopt and that John McCain never knew about Bridget until she arrived home and he was told, “say hello to your new daughter” by Cindy.
I am wondering…I don’t think this is how they process international adoptions these days…without both parents being aware and on board…but could/does this happen in some countries? And what about the drug issue? I know it should be a factor, but is it currently a factor in international adoptions? She was taking 15 percocet and (some) vicadin a day during that time. Thanks!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Hensley_McCain
http://www.encyclocentral.com/13865-Bridget_Mccain_The_Wonder_Child.html
Thanks to those of you who have remained on topic.
Jennifer L: according to everything I have researched–all of the interviews with the McCains concerning the adoption–he states he was in the dark until she came home and stated “meet your new daughter”. She was visiting the country for work without John, but did bring two children back to the US for medical treatment. fter their treatment, the McCains and their friends adopted the 2 children. Although, again, John states that his involvement was minimal and that he came home to find out he had adopted a little girl. Perhaps he is merely minimizing his role in the process…who knows…but it was just concerning to me that–if it did happen as he states–that that would be permissible. Clearly the child is healthy and happy, so I am glad it worked out ok, I was just questioning the guidelines for a 1993 international adoption.
Thanks!
