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Are they insane? Well, again my semantic nature takes over. Obviously the law has drawn a line about that. What's interesting in that the legal term and the medical term don't fully coincide do they?

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DEFENSE, INSANITY - A criminal defense asserting that at the time of the commission of the acts constituting the offense, the defendant, as a result of a severe mental disease or defect, was unable to appreciate the nature and quality or the wrongfulness of his acts. Mental disease or defect does not otherwise constitute a defense. U.S.C. 18

A person is insane, and is not responsible for criminal conduct if, at the time of such conduct, as a result of a severe mental disease or defect, he was unable to appreciate the nature and quality or the wrongfulness of his acts. This is because willfull intent is an essential part of most offenses; and a person who is insane is not capable of forming such intent. Mental disease or defect does not otherwise constitute a defense; the person has the burden of proving the defense of insanity by clear and convincing evidence.

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There appears to be one main medical definition: of, exhibiting or afflicted with insanity.:" But each medical discipline seems to have their own definition to guide them.

There is also another legal aspect with regards to capacity to understand, and whether actions are within expected human nature.

Hmmm It is human nature for some to do evil things. That runs into religious beliefs.

I wanted to share this now, as I believe the thread is going to take a "religious beliefs" turn after the Primetime show.

Remember, we're not discussing whether or not someone insane is innocent.

Anyway, I hope we can continue the adult discussion. It's a subject that is not going "away." imo.