Quote by Thomas Szasz

Involuntary mental hospitalization is like slavery. Refining the standards for commitment is like prettifying the slave plantations. The problem is not how to improve commitment, but how to abolish it.

Involuntary mental hospitalization is like slavery. Refining

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This quote criticizes the practice of involuntary mental hospitalization, comparing it to slavery. It suggests that attempting to refine the criteria for such commitments is similar to attempting to beautify a slave plantation. The quote argues that the focus should not be on improving the process of commitment, but rather on completely abolishing it. It implies that involuntary mental hospitalization strips individuals of their freedom and autonomy, likening it to the oppressive and dehumanizing nature of slavery.

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