Why is the murder of disabled people acceptable?

Queensland woman, Maree Crabtree has been arrested, accused of poisoning her two adult children, Erin and Jonathon, with prescription medications over a period of five years.  Both victims have been described as “severely disabled”.

When the initial “breaking news” reports were posted, this was about as much information as the public had, (i.e. very little), yet supportive sentiments for the alleged murderer came rolling right out of the gate.

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Topics:
Discrimination

Author:
Naomi Chainey

Source:
Sydney Morning Herald

Date published:
Fri 26th Jan, 2018