Quote Originally Posted by Belgarold View Post
And why isn't there a hue and cry from the right about us subsidizing low-cost drugs in other countries?
Because there is such a hue and cry from the LEFT because we aren't doing enough to help the poor people overseas.

You want to send food to starving kids in Nigeria? The cost of food goes up in the US. You're going to send drugs to Kazakstan? The cost of drugs goes up in the US.

But the real problem is that the drug companies make such a large profit, isn't it? They're dealing with sick people here! They're responsible for people's lives, aren't they? They should be giving the stuff away! Why the hell should they make any money doing it?

Just tell me this, people. If the drug companies decide to just give up and shut down, who's going to step in and take their place? Especially if they're no longer allowed to make a profit? You want your drugs manufactured under Federal management? By the lowest bidder? I don't think so!