In a message dated 7/1/01 8:35:04 AM EST, so...@neo.rr.com writes:

<< Subj:     CS>Straight from the horse's mouth.
 Date:  7/1/01 8:35:04 AM EST
 From:  so...@neo.rr.com (Solar)
 Reply-to:  so...@neo.rr.com (Solar)
 To:    silver-list@eskimo.com (silver list)
 
 Hello List,
 
 
 Delving a little deeper into the conflict-of-interest that exists in
 the FDA and the CDC, I find the following......
 
 http://www.house.gov/reform/press/00.08.23.htm
 
 Please note that this is straight from the horse's mouth. From the
 Committee On Government Reform, dated August 23, 2000. It describes in
 some detail the crookedness that exists within the CDC and FDA
 approval processes.
  >>

First, I would like to thank Solar for providing exceptionally good factual 
information as the basis for his argument that the FDA is putting the public 
at unacceptable risk with regard to the way they are implementing their drug 
approval procedure.

After reading these references it's difficult, if not impossible, to come up 
with any rational explanation that could explain how the benefits outweigh 
the risks of having recognized experts act as consultants for the FDA to 
evaluate drugs that have been submitted by the very same companies that are 
paying THEM for their professional services.

If Solar wants to characterize this information as "proof" there are few of 
us who would argue with him, particularly from a practical point of view. 
>From my perspective, however, I prefer to use the term "evidence" since the 
FDA has not been heard in their own defense. The fact that they have chosen 
to remain essentially silent on this issue further condemns them in the court 
of public opinion. Nevertheless, since the FDA has not presented a detailed 
defense of their actions it seems that "due process" has not been served. So 
until they present their defense, and that defense has been considered and 
ruled upon by an appropriate and impartial tribunal (if one, in fact, 
exists), I'm more comfortable with the term "evidence" than I am with 
"proof." A small point? Perhaps, but one consistent with my political views. 
Roger


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