Gay people living together with adopted children is a reality in countries such as the US. In censuring Channel 5 for carrying a television programme documenting the lives of one such couple, the MDA has denied Singaporeans the opportunity to reflect on the issue of 'non-conventional' family arrangements, and the merits or demerits of such a phenomenon.

I am saddened by the MDA's decision to once again adopt such a high-handed approach towards policing the media and determining what Singapore audiences can or cannot view on the soapbox. If children are to be protected from such issues as homosexuality, then the onus really should be on their parents and/or guardians to do the supervision.

Adult Singaporeans, I think, have enough prudence to decide for themselves on the feasibility and desirability of homosexuality within the Singaporean context.

Ken Lee Jun-Jie