> It is lazy thinking to conclude from this that they are not necessary now. Correct. We may want to test for that, if at all possible. Also, if we manage to

> It is lazy thinking to conclude from this that they are not necessary now. Correct. We may want to test for that, if at all possible. Also, if we manage to reduce the costs of clinical trials, we may make that point moot. But in the end, I fear we will have to set priorities, and make compromises. I just hope that it will be based on rational judgements, instead of political stances alone.