Sorry, but last I heard we don't arrest and imprison people because it's "possible" they "may" be ill. That some could disagree means we need as much shrill hysterics as possible to draw attention to this.
He was neither arrested nor imprisoned. He is in the hospital.
I'm surprised you never heard of an involuntary psychiatric commitment. They are quite common and are a pretty well-established feature of the American justice system.
That some could disagree means we need as much shrill hysterics as possible to draw attention to this.
What are we trying to draw attention to?
A guy threatened people and was put on a temporary psych hold. It is a daily occurrence and has been for a very, very long time.
What makes this one special? That he's a Truther?