Embracing gay marriage will promote social stability and economic prosperity in Hong Kong

Print By Jerome Yau Marriage is a prominent and cherished institution in human society. Across different cultures and civilisations, marriage is the ultimate expression of love and fidelity. It enriches society and serves as the foundation for a family. Same-sex marriage is nothing new. Records of same-sex unions can be found in Eastern and Western literature. Twenty-nine years ago, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage. Today, 28 countries and territories say yes to marriage equality and the list is growing. Society hasnࢀ™t crumbled in those places: Armageddon wouldnࢀ™t happen if Hong Kong were…