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> How much of that first vial was paid for by taxpayers? How does being funded by the taxpayers mean anything?
by sdinsn 6y ago
> How much of that first vial was paid for by taxpayers?
How does being funded by the taxpayers mean anything?
- grumple 6y agoBecause if the taxpayers pay for the research in the first place, they shouldn't have to pay for it again at point of sale for corporate profit.
- sdinsn 6y agoTaxpayers paid for only some of the research. Gilead spent billions of their own to develop it.
- grumple 6y agoIf they accepted any federal money, they should be subject to federal restrictions on pricing. You don’t get to socialize the costs and privatize the revenue.
- gravy 6y ago> You don’t get to socialize the costs and privatize the revenue. Why not? Corporations are still taxed on their profits.