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Part Two: Laetrile: The Fake Cancer Cure That Birthed The Right-Wing Medical Grifting Industry

Behind the Bastards

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The Rise of 'Freedom of Choice' in Alternative Medicine

This chapter explores the origins of the phrase 'freedom of choice' in medical treatments, spotlighting a 1970s advocate for unorthodox medical products. It examines the collaboration between this figure and an older organization in promoting alternative medicine, drawing parallels to the arguments for drug legalization and the importance of informed decision-making.

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