Anthony Cumia discusses the current state of mental health institutions in the United States. He emphasizes the urgent need for these facilities, considering both the mentally ill and criminals who pose a threat to society. Cumia reflects on the history of mental health care, including the controversial deinstitutionalization movement and the poor conditions exposed by Geraldo Rivera at Willowbrook. He also explores the implications of former President Trump’s recent executive order allowing for involuntary commitment of dangerous individuals to mental hospitals, highlighting the balance between public safety and humane treatment for those with mental illness.

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