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The State of Mental Healthcare in America

Mentally ill people may threaten violence. Most never come through. But should laws protecting their privacy and their freedom be changed, just in case? Would that mean treating sick people like criminals before they've done anything wrong? Also, the first anniversary of Haiti's earthquake.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 12, 2011 • 50m Listen

Mentally ill people may threaten violence. Most never come through. But should laws protecting their privacy and their freedom be changed, just in case? Would that mean treating sick people like criminals before they've done anything wrong? Also, the first anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake.

Banner image: A copy of the written statement from the family of Jared Lee Loughner is seen outside of his home on January 11, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Photo: David Becker/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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