The administration of US President Barack Obama is seeking reforms to the country's healthcare system, in order to give 46 million uninsured Americans the opportunity to at last have coverage in th...
The administration of US President Barack Obama is seeking reforms to the country's healthcare system, in order to give 46 million uninsured Americans the opportunity to at last have coverage in the event of illness.
Many of those who are uninsured are people with mental illness who were released from health facilities - and on to the streets with nowhere to go - during the 1970s. A large number of these unsupported people turned to crime to make ends meet, and were later imprisoned.
Josh Rushing, a reporter for Al Jazeera's Fault Lines programme examines the criminalisation of the mentally ill.
Like to rate videos and let people know what you think?
Automatically share your ratings, favorites, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader with YouTube Autoshare.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
Like to share videos with friends?
Automatically share your ratings, favorites, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader with YouTube Autoshare.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.