Thank you for posting, Joy.

How unfortunate it is that the journalist who wrote the article deliberately chose to end it with a poorly spoken, and misleading quote which tends to cast all Americans as ‘greedy’. This was completely unnecessary. A terrible shame really, because the message contained in the remainder of the article is what is really important.

What is true of Americans is that most of us hate the way the government here took away our private heath insurance option, and shoved a big pharma backed, quasi-public scheme down our throats, which at the end of the day costs significantly more, rations care in a way it has never been rationed before in the US, and comes with a crippling yearly copay (usually $5,000 to $7,000 before insurance actually picks up) that discourages all but the wealthiest to seek timely care.

Since 2013 our American healthcare system has been transformed into something that few of us recognize, and even fewer support. Big pharma on the other hand has been allowed and encouraged by our “progessive” administration to shove exorbitantly high priced pharmaceuticals right up our arses.

The profiteer who purchased an HIV drug which sold for $9 a pill and raised the price to $750 is a prime example. He is universally despised by Americans. We hate his guts.

Americans – those of us who are forced live under the yolk of greedy pharmaceutical companies, under duress – at our own expense, and at the expense of our fellow citizens, are furious!

Americans, aren’t greedy, but we are angry, really angry. We’re fed up, and we’re tired of our government assisting and enabling Big Pharma to pick our pockets, and raid our bank accounts at will.

Edited for content: 11 June, 2016 – Fitz

Joy, I appreciate the article, and I appreciate the esprit de corps, and enthusiasm with which you posted it.

Edited for content: June 10, 2016 – Fitz

I see your point fitz and don’t doubt your sincerity in wanting to see this site put its best foot forward, so to speak, to Americans visiting it for help. I too want ALL visitors here to feel as welcome as I feel. However, a pm to Joy may be warranted here rather than, and yes I say again, insinuating that she has ill intentions, specifically toward Americans. It doesn’t matter where you live, rich country, (like USA) or poor country. If access to these life saving meds are out of reach then you get really sick and die. I tend to lean toward giving one the benefit of the doubt in this case and if you think I’m wrong about doing so with Joy, may I suggest you pm her and ask her if that was indeed her intent. If it is, report it to the moderator. But if it was not and if she agrees it can be misconstrued. Then, ask if she’d be willing to edit that part out.

Peace Bro,
MK
P.S. While I was typing I see there have been replies posted. Good for all around. Nice going guys I think though Joy you might reconsider the particular wording in question as a quote for the 1st post as we 2 ugly Americans have suggested. It can be easily misconstrued

Absolutely correct, the person who was the subject of the article CLEARLY meant International Big Pharma. The journalist who wrote the article clearly had a responsibility to clarify that, and did not.

To the casual reader it is as clear as mud. The journalist’s use of ‘Americans’ as a foil to drive home her point was a deplorable misuse of language, and comes across as a cheap shot. If I were her editor, the story would absolutely have been published, but that particular bit of journalistic nonsense would never have seen the light of day.

Edited for content, 10 June, 2016 – Fitz

I was wondering how you were going to respond. We are guests here like the rest of the world, except for Australia
(our host). Have you or do you currently work in the political field [/quote]

No, I detest politics and politicians, but remain open to offers.

Hey guys…I am seeing a dispute here that does not exist!

Joy merely posted an article about Greg Jeffrey’s that amazingly got a CNN article. Kudos to CNN!

Fitz is criticizing our fucked up healthcare system! It’s true, American business has become a ruthless, greedy enterprise. Thank God our customs service is allowing importation of personal medications up to a 3 month supply. American people are great, our corrupt government is a POS. I believe that is Fitz’s criticism, our government sucks, which it does.

If you have an RX there is no need to go to India, contact http://www.GP2U.com for an RX.

Joy was great to post it, Fitz is defending the American spirit, and so is Matt.

Now you all kiss and make up and rock on towards your cure!