In the US I'd say that paying to be adversely affected is also a factor. Plus, the whole medical insurance scam. I can't answer the whole question as an individual. There's the greater good, of course - but if that comes at a cost, or harm to others then there's a massive ethical question. The same debate could be had about many things but going into it would be nothing to do with this.
For instance, is capitalism a harm to the greater good in itself? It's individualistic and necessarily a harm to many. Individuals are rich at the expense of others. Companies are rich - and seemingly faceless, yet someone benefits - others lose. Some even die but it is what it is and, generally, we accept it. I get the feeling with this debate that this central ethical question is coming up but I can't answer it. I suspect a really rich person may well have a different take on it than I. I heard a debate amongst the mega rich about how long it's sustainable as things might change but get the impression the mega rich have decided to make hay while the sun shines, rather than care about a future for the benefit of everyone.
Except Richard Branson, of course, - he's cool and a hipster who loves us all.

Red and Blue Army!

I agree with this post.

When I said in bed it's short hand as you rightly point out Purdue are the real villains here but that is the job of the FDA to safeguard the public.

This drug is an opiate and its origins are over 100 years old. The idea that addiction could not be foreseen is laughable.

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Thanks I have watched 4 of the episodes and agree I wanted it to be more serious. I don't have Disney at the moment but will think about it.

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It’s very easy to put a negative spin on things like this but if you step back and away from any inbuilt cynicism and look at things objectively then a different picture can be seen.

Those with the specialist knowledge and experience of Professor Van-Dam are in a very small pool with lots of people fishing in it. The fishers will come from Government, Industry or Academia. So it’s hardly surprising to see people holding jobs in all three during their careers. It’s surely beneficial for everyone to have people with a well rounded knowledge and broad experience in positions of responsibility.

Van-Dam always struck me as someone who communicates well and has a high sense of integrity. For him to be advising a pharmaceutical producer gives me comfort rather than fears.

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That's one way of looking at it. Of course another way is that Moderna are buying his credibility.

Only Nixon can go to China.

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I am both very surprised and disappointed that after it has been comprehensively and irrefutably established that Dr John Campbell is spreading misinformation in his videos that they are still being referenced here as a source of information on Covid.

I was hoping they would now quietly be forgotten and more reliable sources used.

You have only to watch his smug face in the corner registering the eyebrow raising, grimacing and head shaking disapproval to understand what is being attempted here.

Very sad indeed.

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