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Originally Posted by jackyalex

A councillor has been suspended from the conserative party after suggesting euthanasia as a way to cut the cost of caring for vulnerable children.
Hugh jackson, councillor for Monksheath North, is also being investigated by North Tyneside council for the remark he made at a finance meeting.
Mr jackson has appologised and is reported to have said the comment was "misplaced humour".
The North Tyneside conservatives said his remark was "totally unacceptable"
He should be disgusted with himself

Councillors and people in public life should know better. He surely must have known there'd be an uproar?