Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 09, 2017
Transcript:
Case HR-430, John Doe. Man: Your Honor, Mr. Doe was found screaming in a dumpster in Grand Central and was subsequently admitted here at Bellevue. We believe he represents a threat to himself and others. Duke: You're damn right I do! If you don't let me out of here, I"m gonna rip out your eyes and feed them to the crows! Man: He also believes he's a Duke, sir. Judge: Commit. Next!
I honestly thought involuntary commitment had been eliminated years decades ago…