I too think that it's irresponsible and misleading in showing only one side. In any issue there are at least 2 sides (frankly, usually more). What's that saying about any story sounding true till you hear the other side? That part's just plain bad journalism. It's also troubling that they attribute the whole problem, not only to a single party, but specifically to his BP. BP aside, there is a land ownership issue. The police themselves admit this:
The underlying issue Burton has with the Brooks is about property, according to Sgt. M.K. Shelor with Gaston County Police.
“That’s what fuels the trouble between those two,” said Shelor.
Kenny Brooks said. “Why should I have to move because this crazy guy thinks he owns this property?”

Why is it then that this very basic issue that initiated and fuels the behavior is not settled? It might or might not stop troubling behavior, but why are we to assume that the complaining party actually does own the property? Maybe he doesn't!

Thanks natch ("There's a property dispute going on, that much is clear, and underlying animosity that can't be blamed on his illness. " Italics mine) and roadrunner ("No one is as pure & perfect as they come off in this article.") In not investigating the underlying issue, all we're left with is what one man would like to solely blame it on.

I'm curious to know why the couple themselves admitted he was a nice guy when on meds but nonetheless are hell bent on having him involuntarily committed. Surely there is a middle way.

Not defending bad behavior, just saying that w/o balance it's too easy to get sensationalistic because people are so caught up in their prejudices that they don't notice damn sloppy journalism. Or even consider that there might also be troubling behavior by the "non MI" party. As it is, we're led to believe that BP is solely to blame, and if it weren't for BP, everything would be just dandy. Bet not. Perhaps Brooks adds fuel to the fire. Perhaps he has an agenda.

And btw, word to Brooks: He should look at his own delusional thinking. Country living is not an idyll. It's still the real world.