re: Why is Texas so eager to execute an insane person?

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Are you sure it's as simple as "psychotic breaks"?

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Of course - the guy wasn't a drooling imbecile - he would have been permanently institutionalized. He was married, had a child - he may have been schizophrenic and psychotic - almost certainly was. However, that does not elminate the possibility of the voluntary nature of some of his acts, particularly discontinuing medication that he knew was controlling his symptoms or the conscious act of symptom exaggeration to avoid the consequences of his actions.

All of these factors suggest he can be criminally liable for his actions and the justice system has given him his day in court.

Again - complicated situation, but I have little heartburn with the outcome.