Latimer

On Sunday, October 24, 1993, Robert Latimer killed his daughter, Tracy Latimer. Robert Latimer placed Tracy in his truck and ran a hose from the exhaust pipe into the cab of the truck. Tracy was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning and Robert Latimer confessed to the murder. What makes this case so unique and debated is that Tracy Latimer had cerebral palsy. Robert Latimer has been in court several times and has only served minimal time in …

…of a disabled person is as valuable as any person's life, than the consequences of taking that life must reflect this. Society, must also make an effort to help families with disabled children. Governments must support these families not only financially but must also provide them with resources and support systems that they can turn to. If Robert Latimer had been receiving more support and help would have he have sunk to such desperate solutions?