Satenza

UK is 16.

Not really a pedophile if the boy was 17.

It doesn't work fine. Which is why diseases like Malaria which are easy and relatively cheap to treat aren't dealt with because Pharmaceutical companies don't bother on drugs that can't turn them huge profits. Which is another reason why they concentrate on drugs that deal with the illnesses that come hand-in-hand with money, such as heart disease et cetera. Price controls don't work at the moment because Pharmaceutical companies are transnational and can't be contained by the laws and regulations of any country which is why they have the upper hand. The industry is truly globalised and with that comes the difficulties in the vastness of the market and any one county's ability to pressure these companies that act solely for profit at the expense of humanitarianism. The Pharmaceutical industry is perhaps the best example as to why there needs to be regulations on some industries. Regarding Cuba, as that was obviously addressed at me, I agree with you that people from Cuba sometimes go to America for treatment. I also agree that the medical care in America is superior to that of Cuba. The problem is two-fold, firstly people go to America from Cuba because Cuba runs its health system on a shoe string because it has very little money being a third world country - the longest enduring embargo against it from America doesn't help much either. The second issue is that even though the American system may provide better healthcare this healthcare is very expensive. When it comes to the basics, a child born in Cuba has a greater life expectancy than a child born in Washington. All people in Cuba can receive equal treatment that isn't dependent upon how much money you happen to have in you back pocket. The reason why it puts America's healthcare system to shame is because Cuba is incredibly more efficient and does very well with what is has, in comparison to America, the richest country in the world, that haemorrhages money from every possible facet whilst still not providing medical care to every citizen.

If that was true then studies like the one done by the World Health Organisation would have placed private healthcare systems above government healthcare systems. As it stands most, if not all, of the top healthcare systems in the world are state ran. Regarding pharmaceutical companies, that is the first time I think I have ever seen an argument that suggests pharmaceutical companies don't recuperate money. If you're being a cunning realist and are serious on this point i'd like to know more information regarding the role that the US plays in subsidising R&D costs if you happen to have any interesting places where I can read about it. Cheers! And there is the swift blow to Cuba's system, praised by Kofi Annan, held in esteem by the majority of the world as a lesson in third world healthcare management and exported across the Caribbean Sea to South American countries. We'll ignore the "like most oppressive communist states" comment politically and move forward with accusations of padding nationwide statistics. To begin with, it is laughable that you say nationwide statistics in these "oppressive communist states" are often manipulated, as if it was almost something that doesn't happen in Western democracies. Nevertheless, it also ignores the many independent reports into Cuban healthcare and the stone cold fact that a lot of the continued support for Castro finds its source in the fantastically socialised services he brought to Cuba - the top one being healthcare. To draw back on your previous point above, Cuba is far and away more efficient than the US system and far more efficient than the UK system. Unfortunately the second part of your argument regarding the international community doesn't really stand the test of time either, since Cuba has often existed as an annoyance to the Western political powers and especially to the one located 90 miles to its North. I don't think Castro necessarily gives a damn about how the US view Cuba, or anyone else for that matter.

Have fun! :twss: Such an entertaining book! /sarcasm The Great Gatsby is a great book! It is only short too, I think I read it in one sitting. <3: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Is the name S@tenza

There is no reason to be afraid of Government handling healthcare. The US system is so bad it is put to shame by third world countries like Cuba.

Untrue. I can only report my experiences.

I have a question. I remember fredmcgarry from Falador W2 prior to the GE when I used to play, when did he turn away from merchanting with pretty low stats to doing skilling?

I have seen him though at Green Drags 3 iteming and chasing every dragon automatically.

Saunamajuri can I ask what equipment you took.

Cbf'd with summoning. & would like to remain low level.

I suppose some of it shall be a little luck! On an unrelated note I saw Whiskey_Is_Goo in Canfis today. Must agree with the name if the "Goo" actually means "Good".

Encountered a bot today at Green Drags called Sw0rd95.

I think I'll give it a go today using the pillar method and see how far I get, then I can see if it is at least possible! I did see a video with a guy using a BoB to carry brews but in the end he didn't require the additional ones. That was using the pillar method. Thanks for all the advice, I might look into the BGS special at the start too. Anymore tips would be appreciated and I'll let you know how I get on!

Bot! Bot! Bot! Bot!

Hello. I'd quite like to kill Nomad but the guides I see aren't really helpful to me since my summoning level is 1 :) Stats; Attack - 86 Strength - 82 Defence - 83 Hitpoints - 85 Range - 76 Mage - 84 Prayer- 70 Summoning - 1 Combat: 105. Any help with inventory, armour and strategy would be appreciated. Cheers!

How ironic. I heard that you were a frequent user of bots, and whats more, even helped program one!

Why is your fury so big around your neck and mine is so small? :(

I like these very much! Now for faces?

Hah, I recall Laikrob had to stand with you incase you accidentally died :)

Lol. The problem isn't the Community Centre, it is the fact it is being built in such a classless district!