Medical Research Funding

[Gregory R. Harriman]

In article <gregoryh-2312951210160001 at 128.249.14.251>,
gregoryh at bcm.tmc.edu I wrote:
> 
>      While one may or may not agree that biomedical research has lived up
> to its promise (and I'd be happy to debate that with you), one can't
> rationally argue that success in biomedical research would ultimately be
> highly cost-effective and beneficial for society.
> 

Some of the writing habits of other posters are having an effect on me.  

I meant to say: one can't rationally argue that success in biomedical
research would _not_ ultimately be highly cost-effective and beneficial
for society.

Greg Harriman