Tharos,
I cannot resist the irony. In this country, which claims to believe in freedom to choose, freedom to make financial choices, freedom of medical care, one cannot obtain Neuprex for a child sick with a gram negative bacterium because 'the state has determined one can't be too careful in these situations (via FDA regulations).' It really is better, believe it or not, to permit the child to die while we work out some sort of agreement on the safety and efficacy of a drug in a long, drawn out bureaucratic process.
Yet, in a country where one cannot grow and sell vegetables for a profit, there is a vigorous biotech industry. AND THE RESULTS ARE FREELY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!!!!!!
How does one account for this free application of biotechnology in Cuba? I seem to recall Fidel's brother was a physician. Is that true? Does this explain this apparent loophole in Cuban policy? No matter. They love biotech in Cuba.
Well, since the management of XOMA is so enamored of a Caribbean domicile and Castro is so enamored of biotech as to set aside his socialistic ideals for its benefit, move XOMA headquarters to Cuba! Maybe then, BPI would be freely sold worldwide, with one exception.
Of course, Neuprex would be an illegal drug (in the United States), but as the Caribbean is very good at moving illegal drugs into the United States, everyone would benefit. Who knows, we could be treated to scenes of COPS where the announcer tells us they about to launch a raid against a suspected BPI house. The potential here is unlimited.
Then again, maybe management would not be so keen on chopping sugar cane every year during the harvest.
Sorry folks for this outburst of cynicism. But sometimes I just cannot stand the stupidity of our institutions.
Regards,
Jack |
