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   by qlte 4mo ago

   Political constraints are extremely important in the real world if the goal is to actually get things done. Yucca Mountain isn't actually a viable solution because, despite the technical arguments in favor, it lacks the support to im
2. 212.▲
   by qlte 4mo ago

   It's not up to the FDA, their hands are tied thanks to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah on behalf of the supplement lobby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
3. 213.▲
   by qlte 4mo ago

   They’re pushing back against the parent comment’s suggestion that it’s a reaction to government “paternalism” in general and much closer to just “paternalism I don’t agree with”.
4. 214.▲
   by qlte 4mo ago

   And, following the similar pattern of “accusation in a mirror”, is the exact same thing they accused scientists of doing during the previous administration. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accusation_in_a_mirror?wprov=s..