Think I'm kidding? Check out the process of involuntary psychiatric commitment of a teenager who really hasn't (yet) harmed anyone, and the out-of-pocket costs of doing do
As with an alcoholic, out patient diagnosis treatment and management of mental illness requires that the patient accept his illness and want to get well-
From what I am reading it is doubtful that Jared accepted he was sick, but lived the obsession that the rest of society was screwed up
The onset in his teenage years, voices in his head, obsessive habits, suggest schizophrenia
the pot smoking as a HS freshman etc may have induced additional psychosis, yes it is a side effect of what many believe to be a harmless pastime
Before we get too carried away with sanctifying the parents —
“Report: Loughner Family Blocks FBI From Entering House
Monday, January 10, 2011 | Kristinn
Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 1:42:17 PM by kristinn
Fox News’ Trace Gallagher reporting via phone on the Sean Hannity radio show from Tucson says the parents of accused Rep. Giffords shooter Jared Loughner are blocking the FBI from entering their home.
Gallagher said Fox is sending a crew to the scene.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2654478/posts