I entirely agree. There are definitely some complex issues that should be addressed in a bill such as this one. It is all in the wording. We are making a major effort to inform and increase awareness among people in the schools and communities. However, we know that, despite that effort, some horrible things nevertheless occur. What we have heard this afternoon confirms that. I believe young people need to understand. That is also true of adults. Mr. Belsey used the expression "living in the moment". However, we cannot pardon young people because they are living in the moment. A crime of passion is still a crime.
On February 27th, 2013. See this statement in context.