Naive and uninformed how? You keep using those words like they complete your argument, instantly invalidating whatever someone else has to say.
Tell me. Are you aware of the Martin Skreli fiasco late last year? You know, the guy who bought out the entire manufacturing process to Diaprim, the STANDARD for the treatment of Toxoplasmosis for over 60 years, as well as used to treat compromised immune systems such as AIDS victims (but sadly not cure them)? The guy who then, after asserting this monopoly over it's production and sale (which despite being illegal in the US, the government did nothing to break it up), increased the price per pill from $13.50 to $750?
Tell me. Have you ever seen the number of times a new "wonder drug" is pushed out by a company with widespread advertisement, only to see some advertisement by a law firm a couple of years later saying that you can jump on a class action against the makers of that pill if someone you know DIED from it? Implying a substantial number of cases, on top of other serious side effects that also qualify. And then, a year later, the same company is pushing out ANOTHER such pill?
Tell me that most of the drug companies in the US, in MY OWN COUNTY, do not prioritize money over treating illness. Tell me that the legal system here is not seriously skewed in favor of big business. The ONLY reason I am not saying dismissive statements like "Someone from Canada wouldn't understand" is because unfortunately many across the world are much more aware of our issues than most Americans. Most Americans who believe it's all fine and dandy, are the ones who are naive and uninformed. I'm quite saddened however that you feel the need to use fuzzy statements to dismiss others who say life isn't sunshine and rainbows.
In other, more happy news. Got the keys to the new place I've been trying to get. It's not much but simply being my own place with reasonable access to employment opportunities is more than I'm used to, so I'm definitely using this to move forward. Hopefully I'll find myself in better moods too, and be able to draw without the stress and drama of family members.