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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I think the other posters are getting a little hysterical (in a typical DCUM fashion).  It sounds to me like you don't want to be around your brother in law because he is an ass more so that because he is dangerous.  If that is the case, be honest and say so.  In that case, maybe there is something that he can do to change his behavior.

Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but you just don't treat people in the family (mother, father, siblings like that).  If he hasn't actually hurt anyone and is now medicated I think the best time to interact with him is now.  Sounds like both your MIL and BIL are dealing with a lot and now you're piling on top of it.

Again, if he is just an ass and treated you badly in the past, that's one thing, but consider just saying as much instead of using his mental illness as a scapegoat. [/quote]

Sorry, but common sense suggests that if someone's threatening harm to himself and others, he's potentially dangerous. This has nothing to do with rules of courtesy, it's a matter of safety.[/quote]

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