DNA Bill C-13 in the Fate of the Senate
Well, it's a miracle! Bill C-13 did in fact pass the House of Commons this morning despite all the madness going on! Now we're in full communication mode with all the senators. Here's an email I sent out earlier:
May 12, 2005
Attention: Hon. Senator
*Urgent Action Required By May 19, 2005
Introduction: As you know, Bill C-13 passed the House of Commons this morning. Bill C-13 seeks to make several important improvements to the national DNA Databank.
Background: My name is Carolyn Gardner. Twenty-four years ago my sister Sheryl Gardner was murdered by sexual psychopath, Ralph Power. Power stalked a list of 15 women - none of whom he knew. Six days after beating Sheryl to death with a hammer, he attempted to a murder a second woman, Susan Gaudrault. Gaudrault escaped and because Power had such an extensive history of crime, he was quickly arrested. I should add that Power was actually on mandatory supervision when he murdered Sheryl. Power is now eligible to apply for day parole and eligible for full parole next year. Because he was arrested with the murder of "only" 1 person (despite his intent to harm and murder many), his DNA is not in the national DNA databank nor is the DNA of many other violent offenders including Karla Homolka. DNA is such an important tool for solving crime quickly and accurately. Without the DNA of known deviants like Power and Homolka, we're putting society at risk. Given their previous crimes, their DNA could easily be connected to unsolved crime. It's not a leap to think that Power is connected to one or many unsolved murders or sexual assault crimes in this country. Given the ongoing risk associated with offenders like Power and Homolka, having their DNA in our national databank may also act as a deterrent or at least help us solve re-offences quickly. The risk of serial murders would also be reduced. The Senate's urgent approval of Bill C-13 could change all that. You can help.
Concerns: The political climate is of extreme concern to me. If there's an election, Bill C-13 will die. I will do everything humanly possible to ensure this bill becomes law and I hope you will too. The Liberals started Canada's DNA Databank in 2000 - it's already solved over 2,700 crimes but there are improvements to be made - improvements you can make happen now by passing Bill C-13 before May 19. My concern is time. There's no time to waste since every day that passes is a day that offenders like Homolka and Power get released without submitting DNA. Without a doubt, this poses a threat to the safety of all Canadians.
How You Can Help: The unusual cooperation of all the parties in the House of Commons - especially in this political environment - speaks to the importance of this bill. Without a doubt, voters will hold any party who prevents the speedy passage of this bill accountable. As a Senator, do you want to be responsible for Power or Homolka being released without their DNA in the bank? Are you prepared to justify that decision to Canadians? We are so close and I remind you that as well as being senators, you are also mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters. Help protect your family, your friends and your neighbours.
Next Steps: The fate of Bill C-13 is now in the hands of the Senate. On behalf of all Canadians - especially my sister Sheryl who was murdered and is therefore without a voice - I call on you to give this bill the priority the House of Commons did.
For the best interest of all Canadians, please pass this bill before May 19.
A response is important - please reply to my request for action. Please understand that if sufficient progress has not been made by early next week, I will knock on office doors. I will ask for an explanation as to why you, the Senate, believes Ralph Power's DNA should not be in the databank before he is released this year. For me, It's not an option to have the DNA of Power and Homolka lost in politics. I trust the Senate feels the same. Keep in mind that Sheryl Gardner could have been your sister, your daughter, your friend.
Read more about Ralph Power and understand the importance of having his DNA...
http://www.powernoparole.ca/about.html
Sincerely, Carolyn Gardner
May 12, 2005
Attention: Hon. Senator
*Urgent Action Required By May 19, 2005
Introduction: As you know, Bill C-13 passed the House of Commons this morning. Bill C-13 seeks to make several important improvements to the national DNA Databank.
Background: My name is Carolyn Gardner. Twenty-four years ago my sister Sheryl Gardner was murdered by sexual psychopath, Ralph Power. Power stalked a list of 15 women - none of whom he knew. Six days after beating Sheryl to death with a hammer, he attempted to a murder a second woman, Susan Gaudrault. Gaudrault escaped and because Power had such an extensive history of crime, he was quickly arrested. I should add that Power was actually on mandatory supervision when he murdered Sheryl. Power is now eligible to apply for day parole and eligible for full parole next year. Because he was arrested with the murder of "only" 1 person (despite his intent to harm and murder many), his DNA is not in the national DNA databank nor is the DNA of many other violent offenders including Karla Homolka. DNA is such an important tool for solving crime quickly and accurately. Without the DNA of known deviants like Power and Homolka, we're putting society at risk. Given their previous crimes, their DNA could easily be connected to unsolved crime. It's not a leap to think that Power is connected to one or many unsolved murders or sexual assault crimes in this country. Given the ongoing risk associated with offenders like Power and Homolka, having their DNA in our national databank may also act as a deterrent or at least help us solve re-offences quickly. The risk of serial murders would also be reduced. The Senate's urgent approval of Bill C-13 could change all that. You can help.
Concerns: The political climate is of extreme concern to me. If there's an election, Bill C-13 will die. I will do everything humanly possible to ensure this bill becomes law and I hope you will too. The Liberals started Canada's DNA Databank in 2000 - it's already solved over 2,700 crimes but there are improvements to be made - improvements you can make happen now by passing Bill C-13 before May 19. My concern is time. There's no time to waste since every day that passes is a day that offenders like Homolka and Power get released without submitting DNA. Without a doubt, this poses a threat to the safety of all Canadians.
How You Can Help: The unusual cooperation of all the parties in the House of Commons - especially in this political environment - speaks to the importance of this bill. Without a doubt, voters will hold any party who prevents the speedy passage of this bill accountable. As a Senator, do you want to be responsible for Power or Homolka being released without their DNA in the bank? Are you prepared to justify that decision to Canadians? We are so close and I remind you that as well as being senators, you are also mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters. Help protect your family, your friends and your neighbours.
Next Steps: The fate of Bill C-13 is now in the hands of the Senate. On behalf of all Canadians - especially my sister Sheryl who was murdered and is therefore without a voice - I call on you to give this bill the priority the House of Commons did.
For the best interest of all Canadians, please pass this bill before May 19.
A response is important - please reply to my request for action. Please understand that if sufficient progress has not been made by early next week, I will knock on office doors. I will ask for an explanation as to why you, the Senate, believes Ralph Power's DNA should not be in the databank before he is released this year. For me, It's not an option to have the DNA of Power and Homolka lost in politics. I trust the Senate feels the same. Keep in mind that Sheryl Gardner could have been your sister, your daughter, your friend.
Read more about Ralph Power and understand the importance of having his DNA...
http://www.powernoparole.ca/about.html
Sincerely, Carolyn Gardner
posted by Carolyn Gardner at 7:53 p.m. 
1 Comments:
Great news.
Congratulations...
Lets how there is some positive news in the very near future.
Chris
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