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The Harsh Reality of Mental Health, Surveillance, and Public Safety – An Earnest Mann Breakdown

Hey folks, Earnest Mann here! Today, I’m tackling a deeply unsettling topic sparked by a horrifying event: a woman set on fire on a subway by a man described as mentally unstable. This isn't just about one tragedy—it’s about systemic failures in mental health care, government surveillance overreach, and society's collective blindness to the real root of the problem.

The Mental Health Crisis: A Forgotten Epidemic

Decades ago, the United States had dedicated state-run mental health facilities, but policies in the 1980s—particularly during the Reagan era—shifted responsibility from structured care to handing out bottles of meds and releasing vulnerable individuals into society. This shortsighted approach has contributed to homelessness, public safety risks, and tragic incidents like this subway attack. Yet, mainstream media largely sidesteps these core issues in favor of sensational headlines.

Surveillance: The Illusion of Security

Following such incidents, the go-to "solution" is often increased surveillance—more cameras, more monitoring, more control. But as I emphasize, surveillance doesn’t stop crime. A camera won't prevent a mentally ill person from acting violently in the heat of a delusion. Instead, it feeds into a growing police state mentality, where individual freedoms are eroded under the guise of security.

A Cycle of Inaction and Misplaced Priorities

Instead of addressing the root cause—mental health infrastructure—we funnel money into surveillance systems and prisons. This cycle only exacerbates the issue. Public tragedies are exploited to justify invasive measures, while real solutions—like properly funding mental health facilities—are ignored.

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