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In reply to the discussion: Adam Lanza would burn himself "to feel something" [View all]Brickbat
(19,339 posts)37. The burden of proof to get an adult committed against his will is very, very high, and the outcome
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He was older than 18; it's difficult to impossible to get treatment for an adult who doesn't want
Brickbat
Dec 2012
#4
True. It's difficult to get that point, however. Tought love isn't tough only on the person with a
Brickbat
Dec 2012
#25
That's so true. My aunt has been trying for years to get help for her adult son.
rainlillie
Dec 2012
#19
The burden of proof to get an adult committed against his will is very, very high, and the outcome
Brickbat
Dec 2012
#37
Damned shame the little bastard didn't use a flamethrower instead of a Bic. nt
Buns_of_Fire
Dec 2012
#10
Didn't feel anything? Perhaps another reason that SyFy channel didn't air Haven on Friday night...
cascadiance
Dec 2012
#13
Hey Nancy, here's an idea: why not get rid of your fucking arsenal if you feel your son is losing it
Happyhippychick
Dec 2012
#14
I keep waiting for the psychiatrist's notes to surface - The grocery store press should dig them up.
FarCenter
Dec 2012
#17
That's what I was thinking, and I have met a few and their children (!), until I read this, link:
patrice
Dec 2012
#34
'a drinking buddy' said so. to the daily news. ok, well, there's a reliable source. eat it up.
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#32
Good for the Daily News. The NY Times is never going to publish the truth that he's bat shit crazy.
FarCenter
Dec 2012
#35
Wow. Apparently she thought that teaching him all about guns and providing access
kestrel91316
Dec 2012
#40