Medical Why is homeopathy and alternative medicines not illegal?

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Homeopathy and alternative medicines remain legal primarily due to a lack of rigorous regulation, as they are not classified as medicine by the FDA. The rapid introduction of new homeopathic treatments often outpaces empirical research, making it difficult to assess their safety and efficacy. Many practitioners promote these treatments without sufficient medical knowledge, sometimes advising patients against conventional medical care. The belief in homeopathy's effectiveness often stems from placebo effects and psychological factors rather than any actual therapeutic benefit. Overall, the combination of public support, lobbying efforts, and regulatory loopholes contributes to the continued legality of these practices despite their questionable validity.
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hiranyu said:
Why on Earth do you feel the need to make something illegal just because you don't think it is ok?

I am more offended by your "let's make it illegal because I am convinced it is junk" than the thing you wish to make illegal.

Let's replace the "it" in "you don't think it is ok?" with anything else horribly wrong:

Why on Earth do you feel the need to make murder illegal just because you don't think murder is ok?

Why on Earth do you feel the need to make rape illegal just because you don't think rape is ok?

Some things are simply immoral. If you fail to see why conning innocent people out of their money is wrong, or if you fail to see how lying to people in scenarios which could endanger their lives is wrong, then I would be very worried for you.

Obviously people have reasons for thinking that something is wrong. If you cared to read a single post in this thread, then you would be adequately supplied with reasons explaining why homeopathy is wrong. Instead of making incredibly vague assertions about you being offended, I recommend that you try arguing against the given reasons, instead of arguing about the fact that we're arguing.
 
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Seems people aren't reading, aren't grasping what's been said, or don't care to read or understand. Time to close.
 

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