Only "minority" support for same-sex marriage

This letter appears in today's Derby Telegraph:

Only "minority" support for same-sex marriage

THE law and most people accept that should a same-sex couple wish to live together then they should and indeed are able to do so ("We are winning the fight against anti-gay army", Narvel Annable, Opinions, March 13).

The question that raises so many objections is the term "marriage".

This country is (still) predominantly Christian and the definition of marriage within the Christian church is one that may only be undertaken between a man and a woman. Rightly so, as procreation is a significant part of marriage.

Mr Annable then states that as the three main party leaders support same-sex marriage this represents two-thirds of the population! They may represent two-thirds of voters but these are a minority of the population due to the majority having no trust in politicians.

These are the same politicians who deny the people of this nation a referendum on such issues as EU membership, human rights, immigration, the NHS, law and order and illegal wars.

Rod Clulow

Blagreaves Lane

Littleover