AskHistoriansEnglish · 18 days ago

Why did Reagan let out all of the Asylums and close them? I get they probably that they were not the best kept but it was at least a step forward with meds and care and everything in between.

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Why did Reagan let out all of the Asylums and close them? I get they probably that they were not the best kept but it was at least a step forward with meds and care and everything in between.

AskHistoriansEnglish · 18 days ago

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Because rich people don’t want to pay taxes.

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