REQUIP THIS

For a long time, I've had a big problem with the pharmaceutical industry in general... but particularly, I've HATED the commercial for Requip and it's introduction of "Restless Leg Syndrome" (RLS) into our society. Granted, this is a real condition, but as you'll discover by clicking the link below, it is only a condition that ACTUALLY affects about 3% of our society. So understandably it is crazy-making when people all of a sudden say, "Oh yeah, I've got that!"

Anyway, apologies for not embedding the video itself, but there's no embed code on it. Plus, you may as well read the article as well if you have the time. If not, the video will suffice:

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2007/11/finally-an-anti.html

Setting Healthcare Free

As you know from a previous post, I think Michael Moore's SiCKO is a fantastic movie, and it has made me aware of how crucial it is that Health Care be universalized, removed from the private sphere. The Democrats (and even some Repubs) are getting the ball rolling, with a movement to provide free healthcare to millions of uninsured children!!

Do your part by clicking this link and adding your name to a petition to get everybody to vote for it. Hurry! The vote is in a few days!