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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Deinstitutionalization is the problem. We cannot force schizophrenic people to take their meds. Their families can’t either. It’s a huge problem.[/quote]

It's only a problem that you can't accept the differently abled. [/quote]

This.  100%.

The issue is with those who cannot accept them. Not them themselves. [/quote]

Balderdash. This isn’t about “ability.”  It is about a person who is violent, destructive, trespassing and threatening.

If he is banging on a light post with a metal rod, that’s vandalism and he can be arrested.

If he is aggressively approaching vehicles while armed, that’s assault and he can be arrested.

If he’s a danger to himself he can be taken for mental observation and his camp removed.

There are plenty of avenues. [/quote]

Are you suggesting that we incarcerate anyone who commits vandalism?[/quote]

First of all, that would be a great idea.

But returning to the situation at hand, “arrest” is entirely separate from “incarceration” (the “fancy word” for “locked up”).

If this individual is committing vandalism, they can be arrested and in the course of receiving due process might get the treatment they need, etc.

Another possibility is that in the process of getting arrested they commit a more serious offense like assaulting the police and then get locked up for that.

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