[GVnana]

I think the meds are given to the patient as an alternative to not being locked up.

It's a gruesome decision to take away someone's freedom. But the world would be better off if Mr. Holmes had been sedated and hugging a rock in some nice, quiet, supervised place...

[palmer]

It's a gruesome decision to take away someone's freedom. But the world would be better off if Mr. Holmes

I agree but the world would also be better off if someone (parents, doc, teachers, etc) steps up to the plate and follows through on complete treatment. Too many people would rather just look the other way.