Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state my concerns and those of my constituents over the importation and sale of serial killer cards in Canada.
For many years trading cards have been a fun and entertaining pastime for our children. However, the introduction of serial killer cards has turned a children's hobby into the glorification of violent criminals.
Serial killer cards are offensive and harmful and to many parents a great source of concern. We have a right to protect ourselves and our children from this obscene material. The rights of law abiding Canadian citizens must come before the rights of those who bring this material into our neighbourhoods.
In his address in reply to the speech from the throne the Minister of Justice indicated he would take steps to modernize our laws to reflect current values.
The constituents in my riding of St. Catharines feel these cards are obscene. I ask the minister to review the current definition of obscenity and make appropriate amendments to ensure that the definition reflects our society's values.