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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

Orrex

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3. That's a very thoughtful response, in fact

Reply to luvMIdog (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 09:32 AM

Mar 2017

My kneejerk reaction in cases like this is generally to say "well, they got what they paid for," but your post reminds me that these are real people seeking relief from suffering that in some cases can last for years.

It's not for me to judge how bad someone else's suffering is, but it seems clear that it led this woman was sufficient to drive her into the clutches of a predatory industry more than happy to take her money.

Peace to her friends and family.

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