Comments about ‘Rampage plot nets federal indictment’

The thought of a "rampage" upon the temple is terrible to think of, and we're all grateful this didn't happen. I'm also grateful that Benjamin trusted that psychiatric help was available at the Mental Health Facility to help him avoid carrying out his darkest thoughts. He voluntarily sought that help, and turned himself in for that help. This is a young man who grew up in a good family, but couldn't deal with hard knocks in life and mental health issues alone. If he is going to get better, he needs close supervision of mental health providers. Simply throwing him in jail will not heal this man. I hope the Court will see that he receives the mental health care he needs, all be it under close supervision. He is "salvageable" as a child of God. But mishandling of him can be detrimental to his recovery. I pray he will be given the treatment, supervision, and compassion he is crying out for. My prayers also go out to his family.

The legislature continues to cut the budget for mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and other programs neccessary for the mentally ill. These people must recieve treatment so that tragedies do not occur.