TR>Exactly, there should be no intention of the system to prosecute someone 
wit
  >downs syndrome unless there is no other solution. I'm talking about a
  >misdemeanor offense and one of a non-violent nature. Regardless, this 
person
  >was well-known in the system, and it is obvious he is not responsible for
  >what he does. It would be exactly like an 8 year old child doing the same
  >thing. I doubt one of those "wrapped up tight" types could have forced the
  >system to prosecute in this case.
Prosecute?  No, but there are many in the system who would have taken
extreme measures to remove him from society and "protect him from
himself". Reference the recent events concerning one Shirley Allen in
Roby, Illinois.
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