Taken from feminist

[conuly]

"It has been extremely difficult to sit and listen as the dignity of my little boy has been destroyed in an effort to reduce the impact of his death," she said.

"Jacob's condition has been used as an excuse for this crime and I find it appalling that anyone would try to portray him as being less deserving of his life, or less entitled to enjoy every precious moment his condition allowed.

"There are many sensitive issues raised by this tragedy which I know have affected other families, but I just need to say, as Jacob's mother, how proud I am to have loved and cared for such a spirited, happy and unique individual.

"I would like to thank the police and prosecution for their hard work and commitment on Jacob's behalf in securing a conviction - however I am shocked by the sentence and the message it sends to others."

Yup. Another suspended sentence. Joy.

Another article on the same case.
On Hunter Syndrome

Comments

[packbat.livejournal.com]

Goodness gracious! Unless they were going to claim that this kid was not a human being, it's murder! It being a "mercy killing" does not excuse it without a lot more evidence than "I did not think he was happy"!

Some people are so stupid.

[packbat.livejournal.com]

Goodness gracious! Unless they were going to claim that this kid was not a human being, it's murder! It being a "mercy killing" does not excuse it without a lot more evidence than "I did not think he was happy"!

Some people are so stupid.