The foundation of the new policy is that New York state will be able to authorize first responders to forcibly hospitalize mentally ill New Yorkers who cannot meet their own basic needs such as food, shelter or medical care.

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      Its genuinely not. Its a practice of multiple ‘churches’ like scientologists and some sects of Mormonism.

      Edit: For evidence see Leah remni’s multiple lawsuits podcasts books, etc. its a real tactic absolutely in use right now if you manage to piss off the wrong people.