[texasflower]

You assume that just because this "writer" says it that it must be true?

Read the initiative for heaven's sake. Does it say anything at all about screening and drugging the population?

No. It says it is designed to help those that need it.

Believe it or not, if the mentally ill are treated properly, your cost as a taxpayer is much less than one not treated.

Why is everyone believing this guy?

[Don Joe]

Read the initiative for heaven's sake. Does it say anything at all about screening and drugging the population?

No. It says it is designed to help those that need it.

It says it wants to reach "Every adult with a serious mental illness or child with a serious emotional disturbance". [emphasis mine]

Now, let's apply some simple logic. Deduce a means for locating "every" person in that category without screening every person, period.

Take your time.

BTW, you might want to check out the President's New Freedom Commission on MH Report to the President Roster of Commissioners, which is referenced in the PDF that the article mentions.

I'd suggest starting on page 19 (of 113) of the full report. It goes on (and on, and on, and on..) about the "transformed mental health system" that is being imposed on the country.

I don't see any problems with the article. I do seem to see several people here who are either whistling past the graveyard, or, placing themselves into the role of hallway monitor, directing folks "don't look there, nothign to see, move right along, and VOTE, dammit!"

This is no time for that kind of crap. Really.

[Don Joe]

Here's a tidbit from page 25 of that document: "4.4 Screen for mental disorders in primary health care, across the life span, and connect to treatment and supports."

I'm still wading through that crappile. It's not looking good. Not at all.