To me, this conviction to just let mentally ill people roam the streets is enabling, not compassionate. A truly compassionate view cares about well-being, not just agency. Would you rather see your own child rot on the street in a psychotic delirium or get them help, even if it's not voluntary?
The easiest thing to do is to say "it's their own choice".
The easiest thing to do is to say "it's their own choice".