From the site given in #18,
the danger issue boils down to,
“Danger to self or others “should not require proof of something that hasn’t yet happened, an impossible standard that leads to death or to incarceration for past conduct, which is easier to prove.
A definition of “dangerousness” that encompasses past history, recent dangerous conduct/threats, and a statement that “the individual’s current stated intentions and demeanor are not determinative of dangerousness” could correct the tendency of treatment personnel to refuse to treat the mentally ill who claim to be safe.
Similarly, “gravely disabled” should not per se exclude those who have survived on the street, however precariously. This is an irrational standard, since those already dead from suicide or exposure are not in the group seeking treatment.”
What a mess. Regardless, the Constitution requires Due Process before an individual can be deprived of their life,liberty, or PROPERTY.