This kid had a seat in the passenger cabin, after all, not a crate in the cargo bin. I suppose the Hanson's didn't include a due bill for expenses incurred including possible damages while young Artyom was under their care? Pinned to the child's lapel, perhaps? Had he actually been "shipped" via UPS, C.O.D., I might be a little less puzzled about all the outrage.

I think these countries should put all of their available kids in a catalog like Lands End with a finite price list and a no fault, money back guarantee against any and all defects. If international child adoption were a for-profit business as it should be, competition and naturally occurring market fluctuations would ensure a better value for prospective parents (customers) as well as better care (upkeep) for the child (product). Instead they act like they're doing prospective U.S. parents a favor. When's the last time a Vladivostok couple flew to Detroit in search of a child to adopt? Ban future U.S. adoptions, indeed! I pity the fool who made that decision once Angelina hears about it!