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This system feeds on itself—legislation designed under the influence of industry donors enables the sale of medications that treat symptoms, not root causes. Politicians secure campaign funding from pharmaceutical companies, and in return, pass policies that favor continued medication use and drug dependency. The cycle keeps the American healthcare system lucrative for Big Pharma, while public health declines.
This dependency erodes trust—leading to what's called "delegitimization," where populations feel betrayed by their government. The widespread perception is that the government orchestrates a scam that keeps people sick and reliant on medications, with little regard for true healing or prevention.