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[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 days ago (13 children)

You get what you pay for, in a sense. How would the public respond to a one-time cure being sold for more than the total lifetime cost of treatment? Not well, but the thing is that responding like that is effectively expressing a preference for the lifelong treatment.

[–] artichokecustard 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

the other big thing is that for most with chronic illnesses, the public isn't looking, nor do they care, if i had the money, i would try anything, but i hardly leave my house and i can't afford to work, so i'll take whatever my insurance covers even if that ininofitself decreases my lifespan and causes me pain, hey actually, you just reminded me of a cure that "the public" doesn't talk much about, when will euthanasia be legal? oh but that also is an abrupt end to a condition that could still be squeezed for profit, do you know your audience?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

when will euthanasia be legal?

It may not be legal, but when self-administered it's not like you can be punished for it.

[–] artichokecustard 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

bold of you to assume that i have the means to self-administer, if one doesn't have the means are they just not worthy of peace? or do they have to risk someone going to jail for murder for assisting?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago
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