I have no idea why you're interpreting my post as an adversary. My post seems to support your position. I was giving an example of the situation you stipulated,

I have no idea why you're interpreting my post as an adversary. My post seems to support your position. I was giving an example of the situation you stipulated, where having both a mental health record and a criminal record is much worse than merely having a mental health record. It's the combination of the two that gets one locked away for life. If there were a mental health program that could address these problems before they become a criminal justice issue (granted, a huge if), then everyone would be far better off. Not everything is a debate to win, and I'm not your opponent.