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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can't just indefinitely cage a person. That would be an abuse of involuntary commitment. [/quote]

I don't think of mental health facilities as cages, and you are correct --it is very difficult to commit someone in this country against their will. However, if people were committed and treated likely they would not die in this horrible manner. If they stop taking medication, re commit them and treat them again.[/quote]

This is a gross oversimplification. Medication does not always work and a lot of people with mental health conditions need additional support. Mental health providers in this country are terrible at providing the type of support that is needed, unless you are paying out of pocket.

You are suggesting that a person be committed and put on medication, then thrown back out onto the street and expected to continue taking (and purchasing) this medication. That's ridiculous. [/quote]

When did I say they should be thrown out in the street? They should be stabilized until they are competent, and provided support when released. Sheesh. Is this a trigger for you?[/quote]

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