How unethical is this

[***super_nova***]

So...this AMGEN which Abbott is promoting #ausvotes
http://ow.ly/oPDAW

"In December 2012, AMGEN pleaded guilty to illegally marketing its product Arensep and agreed to pay $US762 million in criminal penalties as well as settlements in related whistle-blower lawsuits. Arensep is a synthetic version of erythropoietin – EPO – an artificial blood booster that stimulates the production of red blood cells. EPO has valuable uses in the treatment of anaemia and in the 1990s was used enthusiastically – and illegally – by endurance athletes in search of an effective energy boost."

[*mrgrizz*]

what aren't bikes allowed in lifts?

[catsnknots]

So it is Tony's fault that athletes decide to dope? 

This company in fact does a HUGE abount to assist in cancer research 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/amgen-highlights-data-to-be-presented-at-2013-european-cancer-congr...

[just_me_karen]

So he's promoting drugs in sport, not much different to his promotion and support of the pedophile priest. He gave a sworn character witness in court, after knowing what that priest had done. Astounding.

It's nice they do some cancer research madcat. Those sports drugs do cause cancers, so I guess it's best to have the cure on the market ready to exploit the victims' wallets...again...

[***super_nova***]

Our PM should not be a walking billboard for any company.  🙂

[azureline**]

I am still not sure if Tony knew the priest was guilty, however, he did give the reference related to the the time he knew him

[freakiness]

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@azureline** wrote:

I am still not sure if Tony knew the priest was guilty, however, he did give the reference related to the the time he knew him

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I think what upset people is that he insisted on making a personal appearance in court for him after being told what he had done. If I recall the priest was found guilty and TA appeared in the appeal.

[j*oono]

Good grief.  That is even worse than the budgie smugglers.

[freakiness]

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@j*oono wrote:

Good grief.  That is even worse than the budgie smugglers.

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Spare socks?

[just_me_karen]

Yes he did know, AZ. He offered the testimonial after the charges had been laid and the priest had admitted guilt.