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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
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So, in order to argue against Vince Li, the best they could do was bring up a murder in 1985 perpetrated by a 15 year old - who was released four months after being found not criminally responsible? He wasn't even schizophrenic.
If anything that Sun article should alleviate any fears if that's the best parallel they can draw in their fear mongering.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...oard-1.3459159
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Ten years ago, a man whom CBC News is calling Bill stabbed a young woman while in the grip of schizophrenia.
"That whole afternoon or evening is just a blur to me," he said.
"I was sick, I wasn't in my right mind. It wasn't something I wanted to do and it isn't something I'm glad I did. It's something I have a great lot of regret about."
Like Li, Bill was found not criminally responsible.
He spent nine years in a forensic hospital in Brockville, Ont.
After intensive counselling and following the right course of medication, he was given a second chance. First, he moved to a group home and then a regular apartment, all the while under conditions like a curfew, and regular monitoring.
More than one year ago, Bill got an absolute discharge and is now living on his own in the community.
"I don't think I would do it again, but I'm just taking it one day at a time," he said. "It's been less of a challenge lately. As I get better, as I put myself back together, it gets easier.
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There's a lot more people like "Bill" than there are Chaulk...