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Rottimer t1_iyvn2tg wrote

Reply to comment by Thtguy1289_NY in What forced hospitalization feels like in New York City, as Mayor Adams pushes for more by psychothumbs

People that are a danger to themselves or others have always been able to be involuntarily evaluated. Whether the cops did anything about it is different question.

The change here is the standard is loosened to include people who seemingly can’t meet their own basic needs. If can’t see how that might be abused or easily used incompetently, I can’t help you. If you can’t see how it would be a problem that though promises have been made for additional funding in the future but the policy starts today, I can’t help you.

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Thtguy1289_NY t1_iyvsys6 wrote

If you can't see how mentally unwell people are more of a danger to themselves and others than ordinary people, and that the current system for involuntary lockup is far from adequate, I can't help you.

If you can't see that it's better to get these people some kind of treatment now, rather than waiting for the absolutely perfect solution while they freeze, live in fear, or attack people, I can't help you.

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