Letters | Equal marriage is not a break from Hong Kong tradition
Readers discuss legal protection for same-sex relationships, the morality of denying human rights to some in our community, the power of the word ‘spouse’, and how to make the city’s steps safer
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.