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I find it worth noting that several posters in various threads who identify themselves as on the right side of the political continuum have stated they favor increased mental health initiatives. And that is good. But let us not forget the way many states slashed mental health spending in the 90's.
Here in Michigan we closed 3 out of every 4 mental health hospitals and they all were closed under a Republican Governor . here is the evidence
Jeff Gerritt: Deinstitutionalizing Michigan's mentally ill has been an underfunded disaster | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
How many of these recent shooters were even alive in the 80's? You are complaining about water over the dam. How about we discuss what to do now?
And while I am all for mental health screenings-they are easy to get around-it boils down to asking people if they plan to (or have) harmed themselves or others. Im constantly amazed at how many do, and tell me so-but I also know there are plenty who know how to get past these screening evals.
The bottom line is you can't know whats in another persons head.