The Devil Fights Back
Viewing comments for Chapter 28 "The Devil Fights Back - Ch. 28"Challenges in the pharmaceutical field
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Comment from royowen
It seems to me that drug companies are the same as tobacco companies in the past, and even the gun lobby, the way they work, I wonder what they will say, confronted by God, he despises the way businesses will cheat on food and other weights on scales, that's a terrible thing too. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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It seems to me that drug companies are the same as tobacco companies in the past, and even the gun lobby, the way they work, I wonder what they will say, confronted by God, he despises the way businesses will cheat on food and other weights on scales, that's a terrible thing too. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks, Roy. You're right; they all have some undesirable traits in common. A certain amount of lying and cheating seems like par for the course for many of them.
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That's right
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
All the ducks seem to be getting in a row. Fran has managed to get the wire tap relatively easily and Brian has been warned to be prepared should there be any threat of violence from Big Pharma. As ever, Jim, the story has great momentum and the dialogue, particularly with the judge, is very convincing. I like that we have a potential element of danger. All nicely done! Thank you for sharing, Jim. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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All the ducks seem to be getting in a row. Fran has managed to get the wire tap relatively easily and Brian has been warned to be prepared should there be any threat of violence from Big Pharma. As ever, Jim, the story has great momentum and the dialogue, particularly with the judge, is very convincing. I like that we have a potential element of danger. All nicely done! Thank you for sharing, Jim. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks, Debbie. It's lucky she had a lenient judge, or she may not have gotten that warrant. You'll find danger present in much of the rest of the story from now on. There will be a little more excitement in the second half than the first.
Comment from Neonewman
Brian needs to listen to his sister and brush up on his aim. It's better to stay ready. Big Pharma is looking for big dollars, I believe. They profit of people staying sick. Look how much money was made off of COVID-19. Also, paying the hospitals if a patient dies from COVID-19. That's crazy.
You have an exceptional way of telling this story, keeping your readers on the edge and pining for the next chapter. I can't wait to see what's next.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Brian needs to listen to his sister and brush up on his aim. It's better to stay ready. Big Pharma is looking for big dollars, I believe. They profit of people staying sick. Look how much money was made off of COVID-19. Also, paying the hospitals if a patient dies from COVID-19. That's crazy.
You have an exceptional way of telling this story, keeping your readers on the edge and pining for the next chapter. I can't wait to see what's next.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks very much, Steve, for this great review and those 6 stars. We're just a little past the halfway point in the story, so lots of action yet to come. The pace will begin picking up soon. So glad you're enjoying it.
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I've enjoyed the pace so far, Jim. You've kept my attention throughout. I've certainly enjoyed this book.
It's a pleasure, reading your craft.
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Jim,
What a great chapter. I am glad they got the wire tap. Now let's hope they get something from it. I got a feeling they will. Great addition to your book.
Well done my friend.
Cecilia
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Jim,
What a great chapter. I am glad they got the wire tap. Now let's hope they get something from it. I got a feeling they will. Great addition to your book.
Well done my friend.
Cecilia
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks very much, Cecilia. Fran was lucky to have gotten that warrant, so let's hope it pays off and it ends up being worth it in the end.
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You're welcome. Keep writing
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very well written. Good work.
I don't know why Fran would be surprised at Brian's question about potential violence. It seems like a normal inquiry.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Very well written. Good work.
I don't know why Fran would be surprised at Brian's question about potential violence. It seems like a normal inquiry.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks very much, Wayne. I think it was probably more the phrasing of his question--"What are the chances?"--that surprised her because I'm not sure at this point how much she'd thought about what the chances really were. 50-50? 70-30? She didn't quite know how to answer it.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Now I know how a warrant is issued; I guess I was only vaguely aware that the law enforcer had to appear before a judge and present a case.
Fran warns Brian of the threat against his life, tells him to practice shooting his gun, then wishes him a happy new year, lol! I actually find that quite true to life.
See you in a few days, Jim.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Now I know how a warrant is issued; I guess I was only vaguely aware that the law enforcer had to appear before a judge and present a case.
Fran warns Brian of the threat against his life, tells him to practice shooting his gun, then wishes him a happy new year, lol! I actually find that quite true to life.
See you in a few days, Jim.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Your second comment cracked me up, Pam. Does seem rather incongruous! Sort of reminds me of that joke: Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
Comment from Wendy G
I wasn't sure Fran would be successful, but she has succeeded, so we'll see how the company incriminates itself. Brian is in an invidious position, possibly having to use a firearm to defend himself. Interesting political situation re their close ties with big Pharma. Well written, as always.
Wendy
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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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I wasn't sure Fran would be successful, but she has succeeded, so we'll see how the company incriminates itself. Brian is in an invidious position, possibly having to use a firearm to defend himself. Interesting political situation re their close ties with big Pharma. Well written, as always.
Wendy
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Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thanks, Wendy. Yes, Fran was lucky the judge didn't pursue the matter any deeper or he might have uncovered the fact that what Dana had done could be considered illegal--possibly abetting the commission of a felony. In fact, I went back and revised that part where she first suggests it to Merra (in my manuscript, not in the FanStory posting) to soften her suggestion some and make it less direct. In the original version, she says: "What if we were to begin by issuing a gentle threat to him... "
In the new version, she says: "Maybe something a little more up close and personal" and lets him suggest possible courses of action. I'm not sure that statement could be considered abetting a felony, being so vague.
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Yes, I think that would be better. Good idea. They don’t want everything to fall apart because she has gone about it the wrong way.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Judges have a knack of cutting to the chase, leaving others to earnestly defend themselves, and I am glad Fran was successful. The fight goes on Jim and this is another fine chapter in your story, love Dolly x x x
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Judges have a knack of cutting to the chase, leaving others to earnestly defend themselves, and I am glad Fran was successful. The fight goes on Jim and this is another fine chapter in your story, love Dolly x x x
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Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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You're right, Dolly. The judge may have been too busy to give the matter much more consideration than he did, being one of the few there between Christmas and New Year, and just decided to grant the warrant without too much thought. If he had probed much deeper, he may have realized that Dana might have been abetting the commission of a felony with her suggestion to Merra, and not granted the warrant based on that. I guess Fran chose the right judge.