LGBTs are not opposed to concept of families

I agree that “Expressions of pro-family support are not divisive” (June 25). At the same time, every person is part of a family, including those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Every person in that community is a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister or an uncle or an aunt to another person, and is an integral part of his or her family and our society.

There is anecdotal evidence from many countries around the world that homosexual couples are more than able to raise children and give them a good upbringing. It is evident that LGBTs are not opposed to the concept of families. Indeed, many LGBTs seek to be accepted as part of their families.

Beyond this, let us not forget that many other non-traditional family configurations exist, such as couples who choose not to have children, interracial marriages and couples who adopt children of another ethnicity. The traditional family unit will inevitably evolve, but what remains unchanged are family values, among which, I assume, include unconditional love for family members.

What we must guard against are individuals and groups that verbally and physically attack people who are different from themselves in defence of family values.