There is plenty of research and development in countries where profit is not such a huge consideration. It is interesting how much less pharmaceuticals cost elsewhere as well. I'd like to think that there are actually people in the world who want to help others for no other reason than it is the right thing to do- silly, isn't it?
We have a deplorable infant mortality rate, and our health care suckage is starting to seep into the middle and upper classes. Money and a great job with bennies is no guarantee of good care.
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