Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity this weekend to travel back to my constituency, catch up at home with my own family and take in some activities. Mr. Speaker, it is interesting how our own families can look at situations and provide some input as to what we do in this House.
For example, Mr. Speaker, at our supper table on Saturday evening, for some reason the discussion got turned into what happens in this Assembly and the issues we deal with. This topic, Mr. Speaker, was around the issue of FAS/FAE. It was interesting to hear the young people's perspective on what is happening out there. I think it is even more reason why we need to address the seriousness of what it is and the impacts it has on the individuals and families affected.
Mr. Speaker, when talking to my children they not only asked questions of what it really is, but how it happens. Discussion on what happens to a baby that is still in the womb and is affected by the alcohol consumption and also the discussions that go on in the public amongst these young people in this area.
I must say that I am somewhat disappointed to hear that in some circles the discussion is more, again, about young people and how they would categorize each other or call upon each other with certain names. I do not believe they do it to harm individuals, but it is something that gets picked up in the school yard, discussion goes around, jokes get made and then name calling happens. I do not know if these individuals know the real extent of the damage that is done to an individual.
I think that is why it is that much more important for us as a government to take a strong stand on what happens to the unborn child. I will have questions for the Minister during question period on this issue. Thank you.
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