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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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I can't seem to confirm this anywhere. The best I can get is something like this:
http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/world...348/story.html
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Li was suffering from untreated schizophrenia and psychotic delusions at the time.
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Anyway, even if this is so, I don't disagree with your opinion that this guy is still seems like a big risk to public safety given his past skepticism of his illness. If he does end up getting released, I really hope they keep him on a tight leash...