But, none the less, on this bill, we do support a tough approach on those that harm our first responders. They do so much good for New Zealanders; they should not be in harm's way. Regrettably, they are. It is a wrong thing that they are put in that position to begin with, and it does warrant a seriousness in the way that those that do assault and injure our first responders should suffer a consequence for that. 