"The killing of a disabled person is not 'compassionate'. It is not 'euthanasia'. It is murder." — Stella Young

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The killing of a disabled person is not 'compassionate'. It is not 'euthanasia'. It is murder.

- Stella Young

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The killing of a disabled person is not 'compassionate'. It is not 'euthanasia'. It is murder.