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Message: [QUOTE="CuseOnly, post: 2038221, member: 2804"] I guess I just don't understand the purpose of any insanity, incompetence or mental instability defense in a court especially for a violent crime. What is the end game and the purpose of letting these folks off lighter than folks who "knew it was wrong and a crime". 1 - They still committed a crime and should be held accountable 2 - They are still a danger to society 3 - If they haven't learned that it's wrong by now (regardless of age) they probably never will and are therefor still a danger to society We lock up folks who commit violent crimes if they are competent to stand trial but with folks who aren't they have different rules. Seems we should lock up "incompetent" folks for longer not be lax on the sentencing. If that were the precedent, nobody would be using insanity defenses. [/QUOTE]