Kudos to anyone who compassionately works with the mentally ill. On the flip side, the victims of the mentally ill need them off of the streets. Many mentally ill and drug damaged people are violent, steal or damage hard earned property, interfere with and steal and cause damage to businesses, create unsanitary spaces, and fail to adhere to road safety. Compassionate care is a must, but the safety and well-being of the general population is also a must.