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Comparing to the pharmaceutical industries: We do not observe doctors being directly employed by Pharmaceutical companies. Any semblance of independence in medical advice would otherwise be irreparably damaged.
Why doesn't anyone look at the doctor & pharmaceuticals relationship of kickbacks on prescribing medicines?
The pharmaceutical industry is more corrupt than any industry.
Leave the planners alone, get the Cowboys but leave the majority of us who do an honest job alone.