Unfortunately we here in the good ole U.S. allow the insanity defense. Personally, I don't think it has a place in the court. If a person has a mental problem, get them some help. But don't override the judicial system simply because they have a mental problem. I think that anyone who commits a gruesomely serious crime is mentally ill, and should be punished, regardless of his or her mental condition.

My cousin's husband stole some jewels when he was younger, got caught, and pleaded temporary insanity. He was sent to the state mental institution for about 3 months then released with no further action taken. The only temporary insanity was that he broke into the jewelry store. The insanity plea has been abused so often in our courts it is totally ridicules.

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