There is more to nature than numbers. No tree is completely immune to the elements. 'Life' doesn't automatically translate into 'quality,' either. I applaud Western medicine for providing life and relief (through medicine) to poor and sickened people worldwide, no matter what their motivations are/were: They (pharmaceuticals) certainly played a role in improving infant mortality and increasing life expectancy. However, I think they (mostly BP, or wannaBP) are doing more damage than good in the recent past and present, and it is probably only a matter of time before people see that more clearly. It's unfortunate, but their own tactics are muting much of the benefits they provide a society (via megamergers, lobbying efforts, lavish physician gifts, etc.). Furthermore, I don't think the industry is doing society a favor by quietly providing addictive medications to the masses.
The bigger they are the harder they fall. On the plus side, it allows more space and sunlight for the young trees to flourish and rebuild the forest.
I'm impressed by the knowledge and highly technical discussions here, but on this topic, I think you're more than a little short-sighted. With that said, you provide a great service and do justice to your readers and followers--that's why I won't clog up this board too much with unconventional and non-technical perspectives.
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