*waves to americano*

a final note matey.

not all the beneficiaries of "big pharmo" are its CEOs and fat cats living on 1000 acre plots in mansions.

me mum was one 'o the lead researchers on the team that gave the world mevacor, the world's first cholesterol lowering drug. our fambly is not rich, i 'spose you'd call it upper-middle class. part 'o our fambly's stock portfolio is made up 'o merck stock.

i now live in the southern part 'o the united states and i never before in all me life seen so many fat peoples. its companies like Merck that makes it possible for americans to have such bizarre eatin' habits...to gorge themselves on fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and not keel over from a heart attack.

think 'bout that next time you sink yer teeth into a big mac, enjoy the crunch of kentucky fried chickens, and recline into yer lazy boy with a big bowl of buttered popcorn in one hand with yer tv remote control welded in yer other hand.

big pharmo, in many cases, is what makes it possible to continue our gluttonous american lifestyle!

(by using the pronoun "you", i wasn't specifically speakin' to you, americano).

*bows*

MeadHallPirate


p.s. - all 'o this is a little off topic, mate, and i apologize to the TS for wandering so far afield. in terms 'o social security, do away with it and SAVE, me fellow americans! you may want to live like there is no tomorrow, but then don't come cryin' to the rest of us when tomorrow comes and ye haven't been saving diligently.