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wolf · 01-06-2009, 02:44 PM

I think it is correct.

Severely mentally ill people mainly do have the ability to determine right from wrong, and to assist in their own defense.

Public perception plays a big part in most people's understanding of the Insanity Defense. Many people believe what they see on TV, that crazy people are scary and more dangerous than the general population (nope, they aren't, they're actually less likely to be dangerous, and on top of that, they are more likely to be victims of crimes).

More jurisdictions do need the option of Guilty but Mentally Ill. That puts the individual in prison, but also recognizes their need for treatment.

01-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#37
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I think it is correct. Severely mentally ill people mainly do have the ability to determine right from wrong, and to assist in their own defense. Public perception plays a big part in most people's understanding of the Insanity Defense. Many people believe what they see on TV, that crazy people are scary and more dangerous than the general population (nope, they aren't, they're actually less likely to be dangerous, and on top of that, they are more likely to be victims of crimes). More jurisdictions do need the option of Guilty but Mentally Ill. That puts the individual in prison, but also recognizes their need for treatment. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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