I'd say your article is click bait and fear-mongering. Sure, this order can be misconstrued and abused, but I'm not going to let it worry me.
The executive order is over two years old, and it's all about cutting red tape to allow for easier medical staffing and licensing. The National Guard personnel are limited to " (1) perform authorized diagnostic testing for covid-19 in health care settings, including but not to limited to hospitals, emergency departments, and alternate care sites (collectively, "Facilities"); (2) perform authorized nursing and other functions in Facilities; and (3) operate public or privately owned, permitted ambulance service vehicles with a licensed service."
The part about involuntary commitment is "for the emergency involuntary commitment of a person with a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance based upon a telephone assessment of such person by a mandatory pre-screening agent if=85
1. The mandatory pre-screening agent is not reasonably able to conduct an evaluation in-person or via readily available telehealth services;
2. and b. The mandatory pre-screening agent determines in the agent's professional judgment that conducting the assessment via telephone with the person is clinically appropriate.
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:08 AM
I'd double check this. Seems like it could be another fear tactic.
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 7:30 PM
What do you know of this, Bill?
Tennessee Has Just LEGALIZED Government covid Kidnappings!