- THE case of Robert Latimer, found guilty of murdering

Martin his severely disabled 12-year-old daughter, has reopened

erchi the debate over mercy killing or euthanasia. Latimer was

charged with second degree murder, an oftence for which

. there is no discretion. Although the jury reconimended

parole aft year, the faw says parole is only a possi-

. _ bility after 10 years. Some taw reformers wish 10 see the

’ | Suquiring creation of a third-degree murder charge for mercy

f reporter killings and assisted suicides. If circumstances and intent

_ -—— are proven, the accused would still be guilty of murder
but a judge would have far greater latitude in sentencing,

ia process whereby the victim's circumstances and wishes could be considered. On the
other hand, many disabled advocates are furious that the legal system might consider
leniency for Latimer or anyone else, arguing their survival — their lives — are at stake.

NORTH SHORE DEMOGRAPHICS

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No. The law should stay as it . LP would Pm against euthanasia.

Norgie/Pembertan Heights 20% ‘ . ¥ . uM ¢ nian wee
Capilano/Delbrook Highlands Tay ; is. Any perceived latitude at assisted s Until the politicians get
Lower Lonsdal = : a - : will only increase aysisted People should have the right’ their heads around it,
a < —- So sntivide — which is murder. ta choose the time and place should ste. the w i

Central und Upper Lonsdale 20 - ‘The laws are there for ares of their own death. fs an the type of ques
Lynn Valley i 2 son, Perhaps the minimum — extension of a fiving will, could go to a national refer-

Blueridge/Deep Cove tence for second degree endum.

. - \ “ry could be reduced.
TOTAL oeccsccocscssssscecseesnees sesseseeres 28% 32% 22% 22% murder could be reduced

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