Dear Journal,
Today has been a rough day. As a disabled Marine, I've faced my share of battles, both on and off the field. But nothing has frustrated and saddened me more than the hypocrisy I've witnessed from our government and big pharma, especially when it comes to the crackdown on potential COVID-19 treatments like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).
Let me start with some facts. According to the CDC, in 2020 alone, over 93,000 people died from drug overdoses, with opioids like fentanyl and heroin being major contributors. That's a staggering 250 people dying every day. Yet, where is the aggressive campaign against these deadly drugs? Why aren't we seeing the same level of urgency to combat this epidemic as we've seen with the suppression of Ivermectin and HCQ?
Now, let's talk about the crackdown. The FDA issued strong warnings against the use of Ivermectin and HCQ for COVID-19, despite numerous studies suggesting their potential effectiveness. Meanwhile, pharmacies restricted or outright refused to fill prescriptions for these drugs, and doctors faced backlash for prescribing them.
Here's where it gets really unsettling. A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics found that early treatment with HCQ showed significant benefits for COVID-19 patients. Another study from Argentina showed that Ivermectin reduced COVID-19 cases by 75% in healthcare workers. Yet, these findings were largely ignored, and the crackdown continued.
What makes this even more infuriating is the stark contrast in the response to the opioid crisis. Despite the soaring death toll, the government's response has been slow and lacking in aggression. Big pharma companies, like Purdue Pharma, have been allowed to operate with impunity, despite their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
As a disabled veteran, I've seen firsthand the devastating effects of opioid addiction among my fellow veterans. I've also seen friends and family suffer from COVID-19, desperate for any treatment that could help. It's heartbreaking to see the government and big pharma turn a blind eye to one crisis while aggressively suppressing potential solutions to another.
I can't help but feel betrayed. Betrayed by a system that seems more interested in protecting corporate interests than the lives of its citizens. Betrayed by a system that would rather suppress potential treatments than allow doctors and patients to make informed decisions.
I'm not a scientist or a politician. I'm just a Marine who fought for this country and believes in the freedom to explore all potential avenues of treatment. I believe in the right to try, the right to choose, and the right to have a government that truly cares about its people.
It's time for this to change. It's time for the government to address the opioid crisis with the same urgency they've shown in suppressing Ivermectin and HCQ. It's time for big pharma to be held accountable for their role in this epidemic. And it's time for doctors and patients to have the freedom to explore all potential treatments without fear of retribution.
I'll keep fighting, as I always have, for what I believe is right. For my fellow veterans, for my family, and for everyone affected by these crises. Because that's what Marines do. We fight for what's right, no matter the odds.
Semper Fi,
Disgruntled American Disabled Marine
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