Madam Speaker, I heard in the speech by the hon. member that he still referred to this clause as the faint hope clause. I would suggest that after 80 per cent approval of some of these applications it has become the sure bet clause, not the faint hope clause.
He also said that through the use of a jury the voice of the people would be represented through a unanimous decision. If he is really concerned that the voice of the people is heard, then he would probably support a referendum on capital punishment. A national binding referendum would certainly give the voice of the people a chance to be heard.
I know the gentleman from our work together on the justice committee. I would say that he is a real fighter but I find it amazing that he would fight for second best. Apparently he believes abolishment would be first best. He said that fighting for second best is what we need to do.
I remind the member that if he is going home at night not to go only half way or he will never get there.