New York City decides to protect residents from mentally troubled homeless people, writes ZacharyFaria.
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a plan to begin hospitalizing more mentally ill people across the city involuntarily. Adams, being a Democrat, is trying to frame this more as a concern that these people are unable to care for themselves, that the city has a “moral obligation” to care for them, and that “we will not abandon them if those efforts cannot overcome the person’s unawareness of their own illness.
Of course, liberal activists and their media mirrors are upset about the city acting to prevent this. The Washington Post claimed that Adams’s plan “spurs backlash,” citing several handpicked activists and politicians who don’t like the plan. The New York Times did the same at the end of its coverage, though at least the outlet noted that “a woman was pushed to her death” earlier this year.
At some point, liberal sympathy for the homeless becomes dangerous. That point was sometime before Michelle Go was killed. Adams is right to be concerned about homeless people who pose a threat to themselves and others. Now it comes down to whether or not he, and other New York City Democrats, have the stomach to commit to this policy and protect their residents.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York City will involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people under new plan“These New Yorkers and hundreds of others like them are in urgent need of treatment yet often refuse it when offered,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “The very nature of their illnesses keeps them from realizing they need intervention and support.
Read more »
Hochul pledges $3 million to provide legal assistance for New York City immigrants | amNewYorkThree new legal service grants are now available for New York's immigrant community.
Read more »
Tribeca doctor among nine cuffed in New York City drug selling scheme | amNewYorkA New York City doctor is among nine people who are charged for allegedly conspiring to distribute tens of thousands of prescription pills, including opioids and other controlled substances, in Manhattan and Staten Island, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Read more »
New York Crowned Most Expensive City in the World in 2022For the first time, New York City has been named the most expensive metropolis in the world in an annual survey.
Read more »