Betty,
It's Vince, a list lurker from Canada. First, I'd like to express my
smypathies regarding AstroBird. In my years, a number of cherished pets
have passed. In my own way I feel for you. What makes these difficult
times easier is that the ones we love (Animals or People) live in our
memories of them. Even decades later, the memories warm my heart and bring
a genuine smile.
Now, about Mr. Latimer. As a Canadian with CP, I have followed this story
with much interest and concern. To make a very long story very short, Mr.
Latimer was a farmer living in a rural community in Alberta. His daughter,
Tracy, was born with a very severe form of CP 14 years before. The news had
said that Tracy, was totally dependant on family her parents for her care.
Tracy, it was said was in constant pain as her muscle spasms where so severe
that they would cause her joints to be pulled from their sockets.
Because the Latimers didn't live in a major center, there were no support
services for the family to access for Tracy, and Mrs. Latimer was (I think)
7 or 8 months pregnant at the time of Tracy's death.
Mr. Latimer freely admits that he put Tracy in his pick up track and ran a
hose from the tail pipe to the cab, killing Tracy. The debate seems to be
from two camps. Those who see it as a mercy killing, by a man overwhelmed
by his situation in life, and those who see him as a heartless murderer.
If any other list members have any corrections or clarifications to what
I've written here, please make them. This is the info as I recall it. No
tomato throwing, please.
Peace,
Vince
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