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I am certain that the FDA, with its ban on certain substances, has caused more deaths and misery than it has ever prevented. Not to mention financial losses. B

by Kenji 10y ago

I am certain that the FDA, with its ban on certain substances, has caused more deaths and misery than it has ever prevented. Not to mention financial losses. Before you ask accusory questions, why not refine your own position and brush off the smugness?

Bud 10y ago
You aren't actually certain. You think you're certain, based on...nothing. There's a difference.
allengeorge 10y ago
Examples then? Are are you speaking only in unverifiable "if only" hypotheticals?
- Kenji 10y ago
  Uhh... Pretty much the entire war on drugs? I am surprised you even had to ask. There is much more though, as you can find in this comment, for example: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12414467 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12414467
  - Bud 10y ago
    You need to get your facts straight. The FDA has had zero (0.0000) role in the War on Drugs.
  - hx87 10y ago
    Are you sure you're not confusing the FDA with the DEA?
allengeorge 10y ago
Examples then? Are are you speaking only in unverifiable "if only" hypotheticals?