Reply #31: Another difficulty of proof! [View All]

[Trillo]

One of the purposes of government is to provide peaceful means for people to resolve their differences … it is only then that civilization can begin.

In answer to your question, I'm not sure. On one hand, it seems unreasonable to expect doctors to test every drug, it would seem a method of centralized safety testing would be economically efficient and preferable for everyone, if that testing can be trusted. On the other hand, in a corrupt government with scandals in corporations and payoffs to legislators, wouldn't a skeptical and 'intelligent' doctor that hasn't been 'brainwashed by educators' attempt to do just that?

Back 50 years ago, a doctor was practically worshipped as a god. Today, if a parent doesn't do something a doctor tells them to do, their child can be taken from them by social services and the courts. It's something of a legal paradox: whether your doctor is being stupid, or not; versus your power to go against them.

Therfore, 50 years ago if your doctor told you it was better to bottlefeed after delivery, wouldn't most reasonable mothers agree to follow the doctor's advice?

My bottom line--it's just one more thing gone awry with the Corpor-gov relationship that's developed. The FDA is under the executive branch. So is the Education Department.


Beside supporting the legalization of marijuana, I also believe that antibiotics should be available OTC as they are in Mexico.