Kevin wrote on Apr 21, 2008 6:52 PM:How much more does it take until we as a country emerge from the middle ages and treat mentally ill people instead of locking them up?

Throw Momma From The Train wrote on Apr 21, 2008 7:26 PM:Sorry, I didn't catch that. Who was the pinhead who called the cops instead of a psychiatric treatment facility?

Jeff wrote on Apr 21, 2008 7:54 PM:I think I'm going to step in front of a bus and then file a lawsuit against North County Transit. Unbelievable. LOL at dumb people.

Ken wrote on Apr 21, 2008 8:29 PM:I guess it would be right on track for us as a community to sue the mother, knowing her mentally disturbed son wasn't taking his medication.

Last time I checked the police department was not the ambulance service to the mental hospital.

MJ wrote on Apr 21, 2008 10:50 PM:From the stated facts it appears someone goofed. For example, did the authorities look to see what kind of medication it was --- if it was an anti-psychotic, did they know that. At a minimum he should have been put in a padded cell. The issue will be damages -- 15 million is pretty high; the county should simply offer to place him in care for life, not enrich his mother.

Roberto1 wrote on Apr 22, 2008 5:41 AM:How pathetic...and selfish as a society we have become. Neglecting the mentally is everyones reponsibility. We as a civilized? society owe it those who cannot fend for themselves.

Heh wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:42 AM:I love how they make this sound like the guy was just tossed in jail and that was it. Everyone taken to county jail are screened by nurses and then ones with mental issues are seen by the doctor. This is just a case of people going after the deep pockets. Next time stay out of jail.

Jim wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:48 AM:Why does the stupidity of the few command the greatest attention and money from the many? This is a stupid case. These are stupid people. This is where Darwin comes in.

Over Used Cliche Dude wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:45 AM:Jim, the Darwin referenced is hardly original and is no longer funny. We are a nation of laws, we are not based on Darwinism. If we were anarchy would rule the day. Now, go back to your desk and think up something original to spout off about. jtzwf

Robin wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:50 AM:Maybe he should be following the law and he wouldn't have been in a jail cell in the first place, if he is truly mentaly ill I'm sorry. It seems every one is mental in some way and still follow the law.

the crowd hater wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:25 AM:dont arrest me I dont like crowds

To a few of the above.... wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:29 AM:The mother did right in calling the police. It [appears] by the article that he had mental issues going on and perhaps the mother could not control him and quickest form of help was to call 911. It is up to the police to make the decision to take him to jail and or to a psychiatric facility. The problem with the cops is that they would have to take the time to drive him down to San Diego and its a pain in their ass's to do so.... I with the mother she did what she though was best for her son and she thought he would get the help he needed. Once again good old cops quick to do what is easiest and fits their agenda.

To Over Used wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:31 AM:Even darwinism follows laws. The laws you speak of cost us billions every day, since the laws allow anyone to sue anyone else over anything. Any clue how much these sorts of lawsuits cost society? Every try to get workers comp insurance, or medical malpractice insurance? Don't you think the "fittest" according to the laws you speak of are actually the sue-happy lawyers and their "clients" that are rising to the top of the "fittest" ladder? I see darwinism at work, but I just see it backwards from Jim. The folks that are clueless, irresponsible, drains on society are now being made the fittest by these laws you speak of. And WE are paying the price for that. Add the power of the unions (run by lawyers) and the feeding frenzy is even worse. I don't think any of this is funny. But I do think if there isn't some balance put into this system, the rich trial lawyers and their almost as rich clients (i.e. victims) will suck the life blood of society dry, putting greater fear into our hearts than any predator in the wild ever did. That's REALLY scary.

Jim wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:39 AM:Aren't we full of ourselves jtzwf. How about sticking to the subject at hand. ... If you feel the need to be above it all and have the higher calling, then you spend your money on the[m]. I have better things to spend my money on. So why don't you go back to your pulpit and preach to someone who cares.

To To a few wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:34 AM:Mom let the problem, which was one she was the most familiar with, escalate to the point it was out of control. She took the easy way out and let her fingers do the walking by dialing 911 and passing her problem over to the cops. Unlike you, I expect people to act responsibly.

Re-To a few of the above.... wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:34 AM:How do you know he was not taken to CMH or to another facility like Palomar? You are forming your opinion on weak information.

Bill wrote on Apr 23, 2008 2:28 PM:I am so fed up with money being taken form me (taxes) and given to people like this. I feel bad this mom as a son that has mental issues, but i don't want to pay for it. Keep you son out of jail and you won't have these problems.

Debbie wrote on Apr 24, 2008 8:44 AM:Why is everyone bashing his mom? She did the right thing! It's true that once the cops show up and know that just by seeing that he needs a mental evaluation they are suppose to send him to a psyc hospital. Yes they do escort him there as well. My nephew had the same problem and my sister would call the police each time he was out of hand. They would escort him to the mental hospital. The cops upon arrival should of evaluated him and escorted him to a mental hospital not put him in a jail cell with his state of mind. Being in the back yard naked is one sign of a mental disorder.