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The point of the government taking it is that when there's only one seller people get greedy. That's why both sides have recourse of the courts. Considering th
by cheriot 10y ago
The point of the government taking it is that when there's only one seller people get greedy. That's why both sides have recourse of the courts.
Considering the lives at stake, intentionally paying 20% more than the estimated value would be a better deal than the current system.
- WalterBright 10y agoPrice controls have a very long history of unintended negative consequences. Keep in mind that the cure was developed with the expectation of high profits, and with no cure all the lives at stake would have died. Suppose a cure for Alzheimer's never happens because price controls were put on the Hep C cure? Are you willing to risk it? The price will come down after the patent expires. People are better off with a high priced cure than no cure.