When the family tried to put this kid in the hospital the authorities stated no he must help himself. He refused to do so. The law stated he had to do something to someone before they would do anything...If we change the laws and hospitalize these poor souls who are sick by force they can get help. There were signs just like with this kid in VT, but they were bound by liberal let them walk around laws.It's so sad. Truly sick people who can't help themselves are treated as if they have free will, but healthy people who actually do have the capacity to make choices ---- are often excused in their behaviors as helpless victims of their genes or the environment that "programmed" them.
Compulsory hospitalization isn't cruel or unfair, when it's the only way to save a life.