km101
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Depends on the definition of "mental illness". The devil is in the details. Who gets to make the determination? A judge, who probably has no training in this field? A medical doctor? A psychiatrist?
You can find an expert witness to testify that someone is sane, and another to testify that he is "mentally ill". Until we have a better understanding of mental illness and how to define it I would not be in favor of limiting their rights on this point alone.
Now if someone is violent? That is a different issue and should be addressed. But no one should lose rights because they sought treatment for mental issues unless they are proved to be a danger to themselves or others!
You can find an expert witness to testify that someone is sane, and another to testify that he is "mentally ill". Until we have a better understanding of mental illness and how to define it I would not be in favor of limiting their rights on this point alone.
Now if someone is violent? That is a different issue and should be addressed. But no one should lose rights because they sought treatment for mental issues unless they are proved to be a danger to themselves or others!