I find it hard to believe that expanding government power to put people in custody without a crime being committed is really the answer. Especially since the current laws would allow for a mandatory screening if the person commits a crime ("overt acts would almost always fall in that category or be rife for abuse). I think NY has already used mental health as an excuse to take away rights even when there was no danger to themself or others (retired NY police having firearms seized for having mild symptoms of depression with no risk of harm to themself or others).
There's a ton of background in this story, but very little about what the solution is, at least in detail.
There's a ton of background in this story, but very little about what the solution is, at least in detail.