This is a very well written, sensible post. I wish everyone could think with so
much forethought.

Norma CG
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Frank and Teri wrote:

> Everyone needs to take a more realistic look at this.  We live in a free
> capitalistic society both in the US and Canada.  The way we improve the
> standard of living for all of our society and much of the rest of the world
> is through economic incentives.  Along the way we try not to provide
> incentives that take away from the least blessed in our society and for the
> most part it does work.
>
> We in the US are quite well off.  Most of the very costly drug research is
> done by the drug companies because they can reap rewards that are great
> enough to balance the risk.  By the way, when they reap those rewards they
> pay taxes that are huge.  Those taxes sometimes go to fund government
> research that provides basic information that the drug companies take, add
> their own money and research to, and develop new drugs that benefit all
> mankind.  Now here comes the hard part for you to accept...  If we in the US
> do not pay for this there will be few if any new drugs.  We are the first to
> benefit.  We have the safest drug industry.  We have the safest food supply.
> We have the best medical care.  We have the best doctors.  We have lower per
> capita taxes then most.  We have the highest standard of living in the
> world... (by the way you may be able to name some small country that has it
> better but when you look at the countries wealth you will find it is derived
> from outside and not self sustaining).
>
> Once a drug is sold in the US, and it proves safe for the world, we export
> it in the hope that other countries will provide some additional economic
> benefit to offset the research cost.  This benefits all mankind.  If those
> drugs were sold in the US at the same low cost as they are sold in some
> other countries then they would not generate enough money to offset the R&D
> cost.  They would not exist.  The world would not benefit.
>
> Now we have a bill that does provide benefits.  It is not pathetic.  Instead
> of making false claims that there is nothing there why don't you provide an
> objective summary of the benefits that people on this list can take
> advantage of.  That would be a true aid to all.  The entire congress,
> Republicans and Democrats alike worked very hard to provide something that
> is more than a start for all who need drug benefits.  It is expensive.  We
> do not have unlimited funds.  We cannot satisfy all the needs for all the
> people.  Decisions must be made on priorities.
>
> Finally...
> Politicians are not evil, though there are some evil Politicians.  Politics
> form the basis by which we reach compromise and get things done for the
> greater good...
> Drug companies are not evil, though there some people who work for drug
> companies who are greedy...
> Charities are not all good or bad there are some greedy people who work for
> charities...
>
> and most important
>
> Being stricken with Parkinson's is a tragedy no one wants to see happen to
> anyone.  There are PWP's who are good and PWP's who are self centered like
> the many others in the world.  There are PWP's who believe the world
> revolves around them and their situation and others who try their hardest to
> give back to the world and society what they have been blessed with in their
> lives.  There are those that are passively accepting and those that fight
> back.
>
> You must strive to make the most of every moment not dwell on the good
> fortune of others as if they are taking from you.  The $36 went to help
> provide additional health care for all including those with Parkinson's.
> The $6 is $6 you didn't have before.  I guarantee you some of it came from
> those who work for drug companies and those who pay for drugs.  The toys,
> pens, race cars and pads were made by hard working people in the US and
> other countries who make a living from producing those items.  Many receive
> medical benefits others receive none.  The million dollars adds pay for the
> shows you watch for free.  They provide entertainment and fill the days for
> many who can't move at all.
>
> God bless the US for providing the drugs to our good neighbors to the north.
> God bless the drug companies for taking the risk on doing the research.  God
> bless the Canadian pharmacies for lending a helping hand back to the US.
> God bless the politicians for working hard to provide us a system where
> those drugs can be developed (no one else in the world has a better one).
> God bless the charities for doing their part.  God bless the US taxpayers
> who are footing the bill for those on Medicare and SSD.  God bless those on
> this list who try to contribute in a constructive manner.
>
> There are those who want to grow and better themselves by working hard with
> all they have and helping others to do the same. Then there are others who
> mistakenly believe they are growing when they cut everyone down to their
> level.  I prefer to be the former any day.
>
> Frank G. caregiver
>
> : Canada's Internet Pharmacies Thriving On Business From U.S.
>
> > Gail - I agree wholeheartedly.  The hilarious thing is, I received  a $48
> > a month raise in my Social Security, but my Medicare went up $36, so I'll
> > only see $6.  Hardeharhar.  Jo Ann
> >
>

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