the fake stuff

so the NY Times posted an article today regarding the condition of generic drugs that are allocated in developing countries. it explains that in multiple cases, antifreeze and other poisonous ingredients have been found in drugs that have been injested by patients looking for cheaper forms of the treatment they need to survive. honestly, this is by far my favorite international studies topic to talk about because it explains so well the difficulties in keeping the balance between proper world trade and saving lives at the same time. generic drugs has become an increasing topic in the world that deals with HIV/AIDS because there is that question - Should rich pharmaceutical companies allow the technically illegal use of their patents in order for developing countries to afford life saving treatment? OR Should they be able to not allow the use of their patents in order for more income to come in in order for more research for a cure to occur? i feel as if this article kinda doesn't encompass the whole picture. the US people do not know how expensive treatments are to save lives, especially in the case of ARVs for HIV/AIDS. but it is true that there are dangers in the allocation of generic drugs...but what about the dangers of letting individuals die simply because treatment is unaffordable?