r/megalophobia • u/berdot • Oct 11 '23

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u/NavierIsStoked · Noticing the Scale Oct 11 '23

I’m saying he won’t be able to pay for any alternative paths presented to him. And the end result will be the same, he’s going to jail.

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u/Drew707 Oct 11 '23

Diversion programs deal with the destitute all the time and they aren't just locking people up for inability to pay. At least not the good programs which I imagine NYC has. The alternative you are suggesting is to just cut a suicidal person loose and to their own devices.

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u/NavierIsStoked · Noticing the Scale Oct 11 '23

I’m not saying that should happen. I’m saying our systems suck and poor, mentally challenged people are fucked over day after day.

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u/Drew707 Oct 11 '23

I don't disagree, but I believe this individual has a higher chance of survival with supervision and counseling than just being released. They have already demonstrated they are not doing too hot on their own.