I'm sure there are some wasteful practices and efficiencies that the current administration could be investigating in the awarding of grants for medical research. But what we are seeing is a spiteful chainsaw approach to a vital science that has resulted in numerous discoveries that have led to treatment and prevention of deadly diseases.
Instead of doing the hard work of investigating government spending with rigor and method, the current stance looks for quick results that it can crow about (dollars allegedly saved). The mindless hacking away has been disastrous,
Look at some recent events:
-All but 28 of the 350 Nuclear scientists responsible for keeping track of weapons had to be rehired after it became clear that their work is vital to national interests.
-Hundreds s of FAA employees in support and safety-critical roles were fired in early 2025. Already understaffed, Air Traffic Controllers are stressed even more, leading to a noticeable uptick in incidents at airports, especially for small craft.
- FEMA didn't answer calls for help following the Texas floods because Christy Noem did not approve of contract renewals.
Ask your AI about other decisions by Trump's loyal but inexperienced staff that have had unintended consequences.
Now the Trump claque is going after medical research grants with bazookas and flame throwers.
The Boston Sunday Globe highlights this in an article* that ran today: Miracle drugs like OPDIVO and Keytruda wouldn’t exist without government-funded research. These immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment, offering hope and extended life to patients with previously untreatable conditions. These breakthroughs have been lifesaving—for me and so many others who rely on Cancer therapy. That’s why I take personal offense at attacks on legitimate medical research. Science saves lives. Undermining research puts us all at risk. You included, gentle reader.
It's pretty obvious that the Big Ugly Bill that the Republicans just passed will benefit the richest donors with tax cuts, at the expense of important programs and services for the poor and middles and "others".
We've come to expect that typical Conservative indifference to the suffering of lazy, stupid poor people, but when it comes to cutting medical research, we are not just talking about unfortunate, sick indigents. The 2% also get Cancer and other deadly diseases. No amount of money can buy a cure that doesn't exist.
See you in Hell, everyone who voted for that Bill -- and for Trump. You voted for people to die, instead of helping them. By the way, What's that thing on your face?
*Boston Sunday Globe Ideas 7-13-25
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