In the last incident police confirmed the alleged attacker was known to them. That appears to show police have been involved because of behavioural issues in the past. There was a time people with mental health issues were placed in facilities where they could be cared for. They were not exposed to media or entertainment where they are then at risk of playing out what they see such as copy cat plowing into people with motor vehicles. They were controlled and, kept away from society. But, the do-gooders knew best and, they fought to close mental hospitals. So now far too many of these people walk the streets drugged up on ice and, God knows what else. Then the authorities gasp in horror when attacks are carried out as they were yesterday. Well, it’s about time they woke up to themselves and did something about taking these people off the streets.
It’s all fine and dandy to defend people’s rights to live freely. But that can not be at the expense of the lives of others. Closing mental hospitals was a mistake. Until recent times attacks by people suffering mental illness were limited albeit still devastating. But the violence level is increasing as people are subjected to more violence on our TV screens and, easier access to drugs. The authorities and our politicians need to act and fast before more people lose their lives.
