Argue Quote by Leroy Hood
“We don't argue if drug companies create drugs that can cure humans and charge lots of money for them, even though we all have these diseases. It will be pretty hard to make a different argument for genes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Biotechnology, 2015
The quote highlights the tension between profit motives in pharma and the ethical imperative to make life‑saving treatments affordable, especially as genetics raises similar dilemmas.
In simple terms: Profit vs. health ethics conflict.
Key Takeaway
Consider fairness in drug pricing.
Themes
ethics
pharma
genetics
justice
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- healthcare budgeting
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
profit motive
access to care
gene therapy
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society balance innovation incentives with equitable access?
- What policies could ensure affordable gene therapies?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can limit access for low‑income patients.
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