Friday, April 19, 2013

 Consider the Undercard of Today's News

  On the undercard (far on the undercard) of the news today, was that of Paul Kevin Curtis having mental challenges, and not being on his medication when he sent ricin letters to President Obama, to Senator Roger Wicker, and to a judge.
  Ahh, how often it is that we find mental challenges in those who commit violence. And, there is no shortage of calls for dealing with the mentally ill.
  I ask not what we can do, but what we should, because I hesitate at some of the suggestions I am hearing. I do not like the idea of taking guns from anyone who is on medication for mental illness, as many of them never have and never will commit violence, and ought to have their Second Amendment rights the same as you and I.
  More treatment for the mentally ill, then? Off top, that seems the right approach. Treat the person, so he doesn't become violent. How much will this cost us, though? I'm not saying don't spend it, but we should consider whether more treatment translates into more government spending. And, perhaps it is warranted, but perhaps not.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627416/Family-says-accused-ricin-mailer-is-mentally-ill.html




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