This is fucking nuts. FYI, stalking most victims is a misdemeanor in Washington state unless the stalker has been previously convicted of stalking the same victim.https://twitter.com/komonews/status/1321113424965758977 …
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Specific carve-outs for domestic violence and DUIs. Other than that, misdemeanors would be essentially legal for anyone who can convince a judge they were experiencing symptoms of any mental illness when they committed the crime. Yes, including criminal harassment and stalking.pic.twitter.com/oBoezkiU9t
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For what it's worth, I've been diagnosed with both depression and anxiety in years past. I've experienced extreme financial insecurity and depended on friends for a roof over my head. I've never threatened physical harm to anyone. That's not how this works.
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The assumption, quite clearly, is that people struggling with mental illness cannot be expected to have dignity, character, respect for their fellow man or basic community-oriented values. It's not true.https://twitter.com/BishopFromArk/status/1321309388326535170 …
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We already make room for people whose mental illness is so severe and judgment-warping that they cannot determine right from wrong or understand the consequences of their actions. That's the appropriate standard. What's happened to us?
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This is how things are going to be from now on I guess. Local Judges and state approved therapists are going have tremendous leeway in deciding which crimes are going to get punished, and when. Bad times.
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Decriminalizing criminality if you will.
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Fortunately, you can now legally stalk people, so that's a perk
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I experienced severe depression and being broke, having to move into the forest. Never once did I think it was justifiable to steal from or harm people. Being poor or depressed isn't an excuse for committing crime.
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