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Old 01-24-2005, 02:35   #4
DanUCSB
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Originally Posted by DoctorDoom
How many of these indigent people are likely to have computers, Internet access, and be informed of the program?
All of them, I'd bet, as soon as that magic word "free" gets around.

It's easy to be conflicted on this. While I certainly sympathize with those burdened by the cost of very expensive meds, I also understand that those gigantic profits are what gives big pharma the will and means to keep researching and producing the next crop of drugs to keep people alive longer, ease their pain, and improve their lives.
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