He was the man that said disabled children should be put down.
This is my original post here, where you can read the whole story about his vile outburst.
I have read today that he has been re-elected. A man that, in anger, made that repugnant and shameful statement. Claiming children with disabilities should be killed - but still voted by the people of the Wadebridge, East Ward.
Emma Harrison, a spokesperson for Mencap has said :
“It is horrifying that someone who has said such extreme and entirely unacceptable things could be elected to public office.
We welcomed the criticism he got for this view, and the fact that he said sorry, but we will be watching to see what he will do to actively help people with learning disabilities and their families. Actions speak louder than apologies!"
Time will tell as to whether he will prove himself to be a reformed character of morality and decency. I hope for the future of our society, where changes to attitudes still need a lot of work, he does as his promise.
