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Originally Posted by ken0042
I might be able to accept that if we found out his mental illness was caused by a brain tumour; and that tumour was surgically removed. As it stands right now he is "getting better" because his medication is strictly monitored.
I seem to recall that he had been placed on medication once before, and then went off his meds before getting on that bus.
I'm sure many people with mental illnesses can become productive members of society. However this guy has proven that he cannot be trusted, and the interests of public safety outweigh his "rights." (IMHO)
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Exactly. I find a lot of times people forget the social contract that we are citizens have with our government. In many cases public safety should be put ahead of an individuals rights. However where the liberal minded get concerned is where is that line?