Madam Speaker, I have a quick question. The member seems to eliminate the word justice in his speech.
I would like to remind the member that the victims of this land are calling for justice, not revenge. That is the only thing that could happen that would ease the pain of a victim to the slightest degree. If they believe that at least justice prevailed in their case, they would feel better. It has not.
Would the member explain to me, if he can, why there are tens of thousands of Canadians who belong to all kinds of victims' groups across this land, calling not for revenge but for justice.
I do not know why these members have such a hard time with that word. I know how the member would respond if I said: "Would capital punishment be a deterrent?" We would get into a long debate about no, it does not deter, et cetera.
Does the member believe that serving 15 years for first degree murder is a deterrent to crime in this country?