Mr. Speaker, yesterday, five self-proclaimed skinheads, convicted in the murder of Sikh Temple caretaker Nirmal Singh Gill, were given prison sentences of 15 to 18 years.
These prison terms were already reduced by three years and will probably be further reduced in the Liberal's soft criminal justice system. Life should mean life, but criminal penalties are routinely watered down.
Canadians want tougher penalties for violent crime. Racism has no place in our society. Our diversity is our strength and a valuable asset.
The people of Surrey have shown tolerance throughout this entire episode. We can also commend our local community leaders for keeping things calm. Our media treated this matter fairly.
Finally, we can commend the work of our RCMP despite limited resources for successfully bringing this matter to justice.