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Message: [QUOTE="DoctorBombay, post: 4430949, member: 626"] Unfortunately, or fortunately as the case may be, when it comes to mental illness the law chooses to err on the side of personal freedom, more than public safety. Case after case of obviously disturbed individuals who’re either released after a short period, or allowed to roam free despite all the telltale signs of illness. Having experienced this scenario with a family member, I can tell you there’s really no right answer. You can’t lock mentally ill people up for what they might do. Its why law enforcement can’t arrest a bank robber because they (a) “know” he’s a bank robber, and (b) is “likely to rob again”. They have to catch them in the act, and even then, have to release them after a time. Mental illness is no laughing matter- wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy…or their family. [/QUOTE]