Americans are ridiculously materialistic people,
in the case of a psychological problem the first treatment almost always is a drug,
not compassion, friendship, joy, love.
A lot easier to give a pill, yes?
When you say support system they hear institution.
Exhibit A
Not abort, control and monitor.
Thousands are stricken with mental illnesses that hinder their ability to distinguish right from wrong. Is it their fault? No. But should they be free to avoid medication/treatment that could help grow or restore that ability, while having the freedom to commit crimes and claim "they didn't know what they were doing?" No.