47 Gavin Newsom signs bill that allows government agents to lock up the crazy, the violently deranged, and anyone else the government in California doesn't think is good for society. (archive.ph) posted 2 years ago by GeneralBoobs 2 years ago by GeneralBoobs +47 / -0 21 comments share 21 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It will no doubt be abused in that way, whether it was originally intended to or not.
While "severe mental illness" should include being a criminal sexual deviant who hasn't broken any laws but refuses to cooperate with government, I agree that there is concern that they may wrongfully institutionalize legitimate government critics.