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I know some states have it, but ALL states should have it. Being altd or etoh should not be an excuse. Lets get the whole nation under the same rules!
I don't think the point behind this was "Lets start busting postical pts" as much as it was the guy who is drunk, hopped up on dope, or is a psych pt who refuses to stay compliant with meds and then goes into an "episode".
The general public is protected by law against people in these last three catagories, so why shouldn't we be as well?
Did I read the link correctly in that this pettion was to effect CA law?
Not sure, but I think it is a misdemeanor to assault on duty service personnel here.