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If Barry could have his way there would be ‘involuntary commitment’ laws just like they had in the old Soviet Union. The rational? Anyone who doesn't agree 100% with his socialist agenda is obviously crazy.

Obviously! "involuntary committment" is a law that should be rarely and very judiciously used. I can see how it would helpful in certain extreme situations to prevent harm to others or self-harm by that person.....to force a dangerous person to get help. Many mentally ill people pose no risk of violence to society, in general. The ones that do, have likely isolated themselves from family/friends/society with their behaviors long before they commit any violence. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers with mental illnesses.