What was demonstrated by the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in the Robert Latimer case?
A) that a Charter of Rights and Freedoms violation was present, but the violation was necessary to protect society's weak, vulnerable, and disabled
B) that the judiciary are compassionate when it comes to cases involving euthanasia
C) that it is futile to sentence individuals to a term of imprisonment in cases involving euthanasia
D) that mercy killing is legally murder, whatever the motive
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