This might also explain why most people who are radically against pharmaceuticals are usually (not always) from the USA: The health system sucks. But don’t blame it on the pharmaceuticals themselves, don’t blame it on the scientists.

I think you hit the nail in the head with this, haven't though about it that way. Also, despite being one of the biggest economies in the world, their educational system is terribly lacking. Combine the two and you get all sorts of fanaticism and recalcitrant unjustified hatred towards what they don't understand, instead of curiosity and desire to research their options.

Great post as per usual :-)