Madam Chair, I find it rather odd that we not be able to discuss certain issues because they involve the Catholic faith. Are we to accept polygamy for the simple reason that it is practised by Mormons? Are we to accept polygamy and not discuss it because the Mormon faith accepts it? Are we to accept that children die because of the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, whose faith prohibits blood transfusions? Are we to accept these things and never speak out on anything that derives from a religion, or is it simply because we are talking here of the Catholic faith? Unless I am mistaken, there are already debates under way in British Columbia on polygamy as it is practised in the Mormon community. If we can meddle with the Mormon faith, then we can also meddle with the Catholic faith.
On April 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.