Everyone knows that statistics are inherently Liberal

[bcholmes]

Unlike the Liberals, we do not use statistics as an EXCUSE not to get tough on criminals. As far as our Government is concerned, one victim of crime is still one too many.

What the Liberals forget to tell Canadians is that there is a cost to crime whatever way you look at it. Allowing criminals to roam our streets is not free. It costs money to try keep track of them, and sometimes when we lose track of their whereabouts and they re-offend, the impact can be devastating.

Canadians would agree with us that as a law-abiding society we would rather keep criminals behind bars because the costs are much higher if we don't do anything. Our Government was elected on a promise to tackle crime, and we continue to fulfill our promises.

— "UPDATED - Stockwell Day and the Mystery of the Unreported Crime Surveys", CBC

This was apparently an official communication from the Justice Minister's office.

I weep now.