Dave wrote:

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:13:55 -0400, Martin Baxter said:


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!".


Right. And let's have the guvmint require all the food companies, the car
manufacturers, home builders, etc. etc. etc. do likewise. Maybe we could
even require ads showing public flogging of all their executives be shown
nightly.



Whoa! I didn't say anything about the government, the last time a government actually represented the people was immediately following a revolution.

Clearly patent protection has a purpose, (don't forget this requires government intervention, sometimes gov. is a necessary evil), I just don't like
BS, from corporations, government, politicians, lawyers....

From the sublime to the ridiculous...

Cheers
Marty