I do not for one minute indicate that I am not in many ways better off than many of the people I represent. I understand that. These members ought to understand that as well. Like the people I represent, I have no problem paying a fair share of taxes because of the many benefits that I think this country can give me and the people I represent.
I do not think the people in these members' ridings who earn $50,000 or $60,000 or $70,000 a year mind paying their fair share of taxes because they know it derives health benefits and transportation for them and education for their children. I think those people would not be opposed to a fair taxation system.