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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Homeless guy with mental illness and drug issues is back in Reston from Arlington (after being locked up and released - again) He’s convinced that the people in Great Falls and Reston have stolen millions from him and that he’s been living in a reality show for years. He’s threatened adults, kids to get back of adults, basically anyone in the area. Police have been called numerous times due to threatening behavior. He’s a ticking time bomb for Western FFX County. [/quote]

When there’s mental health issues involved, there’s very little that local authorities can do. We have a close family friend whose son has had at least 20 interactions with cops due to his public behavior related to his mental illness. Unless he breaks a specific law, like assault or petty larceny, they don’t take him in or charge him. This is not a Virginia issue. It’s a nationwide issue.[/quote]

Correct.  There are no mental asylums anymore or any institutions for these individuals who do need to be institutionalized if their behavior is threatening even for their own good and safety.  You cannot expect all the pedestrians to have to think always from the perspective of empathy when someone is shouting loud threats at them and especially their children.  [/quote]

i think you missed the point here, the crazy people are already committing violent crimes so don't excuse it, severe consequences immediately [/quote]

I agree with you.  I am responding to the sentiment about mentally ill who aren't criminals but who may act in threatening enough manner to have people believe they are able to seriously hurt them.  [/quote]

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