Hi, Toronto.  You say, " Throwing money at helping them to feel better about themselves while noble, will do nothing."

Missed the point, I think.  Here's the theory: funding preventative programs in the area of mental illness makes people feel "better about themselves." Happier people don't become twisted and nasty.  If they don't become twisted and nasty...hey! Fewer violent extremists! How is that "coddling"?

Key word, Toronto: "prevent."  Authorities know the cost of deprogramming.  It's high.  

As I write this, it's been 2 hours since your punched "submit" on your post.  I suspect it's still up because it serves as a good example in flawed thinking.