Dave wrote:
On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 06:38:21 -0400, Martin Baxter said:


I would have much less of a problem with pharmaceutical companies if they didn't spend more, much more, on advertising than they do on R&D.


Ah those silly irrational business people who think their job is making a
profit instead of doing good deeds.



Yup, those same irrational hypocritical folks who proffer ad campaigns extolling the virtues of their companies and what a standup job they are doing
for mankind. A little honesty would go a long way, "We are not here to find a cure for _(insert your favourite disease)_, we're to pry as much money
out your and your insurance company's wallets with the least investment in R&D that we can get away with, the bottom line is the only line!".

Cheers
Marty