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To: EEGator
"We need to bring back mental hospitals."

Yes, many of them. It would have a big impact on the homeless problem also. Why did we shut them down in the first place, in the 80's I believe.

This individual had a slew of mental disorders. Talk about a giant red flag. What is wrong with the medical establishment that they outright ignore the underlying mental problems and say, "Yes, mutilate yourself. You'll know who you are then." I read about detransitioning every week.

44 posted on 12/05/2022 9:24:11 AM PST by A Navy Vet (USA Birth Certificate - 1787. Death Certificate - 2021? )
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To: A Navy Vet

I think they were closed due to being cruel.
Leaving crazy people homeless is far worse for everyone.
They just need to be open about treatment and medication.


49 posted on 12/05/2022 9:27:45 AM PST by EEGator
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>P?Looking but don't think she's gonna find them.
52 posted on 12/05/2022 9:29:03 AM PST by deport
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To: A Navy Vet
Why did we shut them down in the first place, in the 80's I believe.

I remember what happened. We all agree now that mental hospitals should be opened again, but where? Most people wouldn't want to live near one. Some of the patients are violent, and they don't stay in the hospital forever. Many of them are placed into the local community to live on their own as outpatients.

70 posted on 12/05/2022 10:08:46 AM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: A Navy Vet

In the early 70s they were first allowed to teach in schools. Prior to that it was forbidden and they were considered mentally ill.


71 posted on 12/05/2022 10:13:22 AM PST by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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