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South China Morning Post

Equal marriage is not a break from Hong Kong tradition

Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Advertisement The recent Legislative Council discussion on the government's proposed framework for legally recognising same-sex relationships was a sad spectacle. Instead of engaging in rational, informed exchanges, some lawmakers resorted to fearmongering to justify their prejudice against sexual minorities and opposition to the proposal Currently, 39 jurisdictions around the world recognise same-sex marriage, and not a single one has reversed course. On the contrary, support has grown. In the United States, for example, 68 per cent of adults now support the inclusion of all couples in marriage. Same-sex couples are taxpayers too. They contribute to the economy, raise families and care for the community. They deserve equal treatment under the law. When it comes to parenting, the evidence is clear: a review of research showed that children raised in same-sex households fare just as well as those raised in traditional families. Leading authorities, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, affirm that what matters most is a loving, supportive and stable environment – not the sexual orientation of the parents. Advertisement