America's Mental Health System Struggles to Protect the Public
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The article discusses the struggles of America's mental health system in protecting the public after deinstitutionalization, with commenters expressing frustration and concern about the issue.
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Anyone that is making 3 million or more and still works to make more money is basically suffering some sort of mental issue and should be helped and treated. Of course there are exceptions for many people who don't make their money in a sustainable way like entertainers and athletes etc.
The real world is generally run and controlled by people who are making between 3 and 10 million dollars. The billionaires are not really respected or considered meaningful as anything other than sources of funds and markers of extravagance.
The President of the United States has increased his wealth by at least $2 billion (or more, depending on who you ask), since the last election.
there are many high profile public figures that should be detained for 72 hrs observation and qualification.