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She is adopting this second child for all the wrong reasons it seems. You surely don't go for a second adoption just because your son NEEDS a sister. She would never pass the homestudy requirements in Canada I'm sure. Her actions are hurting families that have followed all the proper requirements, homestudy, education components, etc. It is surely not an easy task to adopt internationally and it is not a decision we take likely. The ups and downs are absolutely heartwrenching and heartbreaking as we wait and wait and wait. I'm sorry, but Madonna loses my all respect on this one.

- T.Aske, Canada

if she was really serious about helping people she could join an aid agency, then go to africa, roll her sleeves up and get stuck in! really all she wants to help is her own bank balance with the currency of publicity, she did it by wearing fur after she had previously described it as disgusting and now she is using poor black children for the same selfish ends, lets face it madge you were washed up a long time ago, do something positive for humans and animals or butt out

- Sean O'Leary, Walthamstow London

why cant she buy a nice "jack russell" instead, I know what I would prefer

- Peter Woods, romford uk

Errrm.....

Isn't this exactly what Angelina Jolie has been doing for years to build her family?? I honestly don't understand why there is so much fuss about Madonna wanting to give an orphaned child a home and loving family. At least being financially secure cuts out a lot of the bureaucracy and red tape that comes with adoption thus enabling the child to be placed with it's adoptive family within a more acceptable timeframe.

If it is good enough for Angelina, then it is good enough for Madonna.

As for all the doubting Thomas's on here who have nothing better to do than play the devil's advocate, leave the poor woman alone, she is not doing anything wrong!!

- Jessie, London

She could have adopted many families in Africa and helped them out of poverty. What she is doing is buying children because she can. It isn't even as if she looks after them. She farms them out to nannies. As the little boy was adopted jointly by her and her ex-husband, i think this is just a way of saying to him: This is 'my' child, nothing to do with you. I don't understand why the Malawi government let her do this.

- Beatriz, London

What is wrong with these people? Maddona is not my favourite person but what she is doing for this child is outstanding. I lived In Africa and even in South Africa children that don't have families and left in orphanages have little hope of a decent life. If that Grandmother who suddenly popped out the woodwork was really concerned why is that child in an orphanage? The reason is usually because all her children deposit their unwanted with her and she has many to look after. The life expectancy in Africa is down in the 40's. The death rate amongst children is very high.
Maddona with her wealth can only improve the child's lot and future prospects plus the child hopefully will be able to help others in Africa when an adult. Remember the GDP of the whole of africa, which is a huge continent amounts to about 1% of the GDP of the planet or less. Poverty is endemic plus they have the worst rulers in the world. For those who have an idealist view of africa I invite them to go and live amongst those people. They are really nice people but live in terrible circumstances due to the corruption something we have to watch here.

- Peter, Camberley UK

If Maddona is serious about helping orphans, why can't she use some of her megabucks to sponsor a children's home in Africa? -Where she can visit as regularly as she likes, and support the children in their natural environment,- near to their own kin. -Anything otherwise leads me question her motives.

- Huggy, Cumbernauld Scotland

She is not in a stable mariage and cannot offer any child the future it needs having two parents.She seems to think that she can buy her way in Africa and she should be stopped at once infact why didn't they turn her away at the airport. and send her back .

- Hamilton Straker, Ealing London England

Whatever Madonna does she will be wrong in the eyes of too many people. My own view is that rather than trying to adopt one unfortunate child she could do so much more, like open a school and offer educaqtion for many more such unfortunate children. I wonder how her adopted children will deal in the future with the legacy of their super star mum? Anyway, at least she is doing SOMETHING.

- Ray, Milan, Italy

Madonna does not exhibit the character of someone who will be able to pass on values of which a child needs to become a person of worth. Money and fame do not make a person.

- Herbert Henry, Kingston, Jamaica

Maybe she should find a proper orphan as opposed to stealing a child from the arms of its existing family. Maybe she didn't like the look of the proper ones - not cute enough. This womens selfishness is disguisting

- Ag, London Village

Rather than us learning about humanity, people like Malebane from Lesotho should learn more about birth and population control. Then there would be fewer problems from overpopulation and a better future for everyone. The really disgusting thing is that so many people have children in the knowlegdge that they are completely incapable of looking after them.

- Rob, Rochester, England

It seems bizarre to allow her to adopt again. This poor child is going to be taken out of everything she knows into a world where a nanny will raise her whilst mummy does her yoga / goes on tour / shags a 22 year old. How on earth can this be allowed. She wouldn't be allowed to adopt in the US or UK for these reasons. It would be better if she waited until she at least isn't touring any more and has all her time to devote.

- Lou, London

It is disgusting that people think it is wrong to adopt when the world is faced with so many problems and at least the children get the chance at a better future something that we greatly appreciate in these parts of the world.before you judge be grateful for what you have it might not be there tomorrow, you people should learn more about ubuntu(humanity)

- Malebane, Maseru, Lesotho, Africa

We put these people up on pedestals and are surprised by their selfish ego driven actions. Buying children from Africa is not the solution and I hope that someone puts a stop to this celebrity child trafficking. Children especially orphans from war torn countries, are not fashion accessories. It seems that our Madge has a thing for little African kids.... she probably thinks it gives her a bit more street cred.

- Goggs, London

It amazes me that so many people think that they know what is going on in Madonna's mind and what her intentions are. Maybe she just genuinely wants to give a poor child a chance. People should just let her be and mind their own lives I am sure they are not perfect.

- K Lewis, Australia

Ah, but do ALL generous contributions get through to those that need it?

- Tony Islander, Herts

Just a material girl..

- Trunk, US

It's amazing how rich people like Bill Gates take millions to Africa to improve the lives of children there without much to-do, but a veinglorious popstar thinks she's doing a big favour if she whisks one kid away for the spurious reasons that (a) it's better to help one than none at all and (b) her chosen lifestyle is better for the kid than the one the rest of the children in Africa are getting. There's more to life than a Gucci handbag! Children can be surprisingly happy without MTV and a walk-in wardrobe!

Get real: give the money to the orphanage and stop cradle-snatching.

- Roz, Chamonix, France

This is so wrong on all levels and the sad thing about it is she will get the child.What Madonna wants Madonna gets. Its not as though she spends that much time with the first little african she bought is it? Does she even really know about their culture; what will she tell the kids when they are older about their history? Does she know about moisturising black skin and about plaiting and greasing the little girl's hair? I thinking not! Personally I don't know why she just didn't go to a sperm bank for another kid.

- Lorraine, London

It certainly conforms to the commonly held belief that once you've been there, you never go back.

- Keith, Kings Cross, London, UK

Madonna's daughter looks so much like her when Madge was younger.

- Victoria, Cypress, USA

She should not be allowed to buy another child and bring it up in her crazy self-obsessed world. If she really wants to help, she could donate money for building schools, houses, water wells etc to the village. That way ALL the people benefit now and for future generations. She won't do that though. She's much too selfish and thoughtless.

- Jb Hove, hove sussex uk

i think its hilarious. Madonna really enjoyed her trip to Africa. she picked up some great bargains in the markets, brought back some duty free, oh!!!! and a baby....

- Jonny, London

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