I agree. That was essentially my point.
Discussions on this site in general and this topic in particular should center around what, if any, is a Free Republic's role in my health care decisions.
Instead of always on what you or I or the gov't has decided about efficacy of an already-approved, dang-near-free drug for a new potentially vital, life-saving usage.
It's long been ruled safe. And has an enormous history of usage for me to evaluate if I like. Why on God's green Earth can't I take it for the vapers if I wish - WITHOUT the gov't knowing or caring about it?
People have been scared into hopelessness and worse - into belief that continued existence and a return to normal relies entirely upon new, expensive gov't savior meds. Why not let me be a voluntary human experiment for all eyes to see and learn - let' my chips fall where they may. My choice.
Why is Freedom always the last thing considered in America today when it comes to health issues?
Hydroxychloroquine has not been long-ruled safe. It has some major side effects. I am not a doctor, but based on the studies I have read, I would not take it myself.