= = = m II wrote in message
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RHF wrote:

The Percentage is in the Range of 75% to 80% for one or both of
these as being the 'primary causes' of the Individuals Disabilities
that "Result" in their Homelessness.

The sad fact (truth) is that for about 1/4 to 1/3 of these Homeless
Persons; that Long Term Care (Institutionalization) is their best
hope of a marginally normal and stable life.

That may well be true, however it would appear too many of these people
are winding up in jails with no treatment at all.

MII,

Due to the simple fact that in most instances they have committed a Crime.

Against a Person - Attacked some one and injured or killed them.

Against Property - Broke a Window - Started a Fire. - ETC.

The 'first priority' of the Police is the "Protection of Society".
[ The "Safety and Wellbeing" of Innocent Citizens. ]

The 'second priority' of the Police is the Removal and Incarceration
of the Offending Criminal.
[ So that they can NO Longer HARM others or themselves. ]

The 'third priority' of the Police is to assure that the Criminal
has proper Representation or Treatment.

NOTE: If the Criminal needs immediate medical attention such as;
Not Breathing or Bleeding to Death; then the Police will take them
for Medical Treatment as needed.
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It becomes a cycle of 'catch and release'.

YES- It Does - But that is what the Courts have Mandated.
[ Doctors should be making these Medical Judgements NOT Judges. ]
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The potential for abuse exists too.

YES - It Does. {Most Systems Do - Without 'proper' Oversight and Controls.}
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When the sole arbiters of detention/freedom have NO connection
to the courts, you build up a parallel sytem of judgment and detention.

NO - The 'sole arbiters' are the Police and they are "Responsible"
to the Courts; Medical Professionals, and our Elected Officials.
[ The "System" allows for a reasonable degree of 'proper'
Oversight and Controls. ]
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In some totalitarian systems, this fact was abused
to the clear advantage of the power structure.

YES - That is True. That is why I believe in the old System
of State run Mental Hospitals and Institutions.
These facilities provided Housed and Cared for what we now
call "Homeless Persons" and others. They served Society and
our "Common Humanity" Better; then our current system of
'catch-and-release' to use your words.

They were 'better' for the Individuals.

They were 'better' for the Families and Friends.

They were 'better' for our Society.

They were more Wholesome and Humane for all concerned and
produced a 'better' Living Environment for all.
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mike

wmcis ~ RHF

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