Malta: Gay Rights Group Objects to President's Comments About Marriage

The Malta Gay Rights Movement has complained about statements made by, among others, President George Abela, during the national conference on the family "yesterday, today, tomorrow" held over the past weekend.

"The first address of the day was delivered by President George Abela. One of his first misguided statements was a definition of family that was so narrow as to exclude a significant minority. Dr Abela defined the family as a man and a woman, in a life-long committment, linked to procreation. He also emphasised the need for both the need of a mother and a father for the family to exist," the movemnet said.

"Whether intentionally or not, he therefore excluded all those married couples who could not have children including childless couples, adoptive parents and foster parents; single parents; cohabiting couples and any children they might have; and of course gay and lesbian parents," the moverment said.

Full Story from Times of Malta
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