David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I would like a debate on this issue of corporal punishment as I am not convinced about it. I would like to be convinced. It does seem to me that this is political correctness gone wrong. It is interfering in the home. There are many impolite, brassy children around. I think a bit of a slap would not do them the slightest bit of harm. I agree with Pope on that. I know it is an unpopular view but that is what I think. That is the way I was treated and look at me. I am not psychologically damaged.