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I’m still shocked that the US allows pharmaceutical advertising and people there just take it as something normal. It shouldn’t be normal to see pills you shoul
by picafrost 2y ago
I’m still shocked that the US allows pharmaceutical advertising and people there just take it as something normal. It shouldn’t be normal to see pills you should totally ask your doctor about on billboards during your commute. It’s not good for consumers or for doctors (except the ones getting kick-backs?). If there’s no will to regulate terrible things like this in the US, there is no hope.
- NickC25 2y agoThere's no will to regulate such because those who would be regulated pay the most in "donations" and "campaign contributions" to those who would be regulated. My proposal: if you, a corporation, is a recipient of at least $1 million in lifetime benefits, grants, tax exemptions, government contracts, you and your executives are unable to make any political contributions whatsoever. If you as a corporation are unable to stand on your own without the government propping you up, you shouldn't be spending money on lobbying the government- you shouldn't even be in business. If your company is vital to national security, the idea of lobbying or donations shouldn't even cross your mind. It's sickening, honestly.