I remember America before they de-institutionalized the mentally ill. It was a much better place.
Me too. I remember living through “de-institutionalization” in NYC and CA too. A nightmare.
With almost no homelessness.
Ya ... but was it as colorful? ... and diverse and ... and entertaining?
In the old days we had to go to the movies to watch zombies now we just stroll down the street.
In the old days only old ladies had “blue” hair ... now we have blue ... and orange and green and purple everywhere.
In the old days we had to pay 2 bits to see tattooed sideshows with ringed up pierced natives .. now it's free and in your face all the time.
In the old days only criminals were locked up for crime, now we all have a fair shot of getting locked up .. even for self defense.
In the old days you needed to be able to actually DO something productive to live a middle class life. Now just check the right box on the HR form.
In the old days teachers could spell .. and read .. now they just have to pay dues.
I've got more but I think you see it now ...
treating mentally ill people like ... well ... mentally ill people would really throw a wrench in the gears.
I like watching the zombies best .. you don't want to have to go back to the movies do you?