If the current FCC approved something, I wouldn't assume that it was approved on its merits. Is the FDA better? An honest question; I don't know much about its current performance or composition, but it's under the same political control as the FCC.
I don't know much about the FCC other than reading about net neutrality, but my answer would be probably yes.
For all its faults, FDA is pretty good all things considered, especially considering the lack of resources they have to do their job. The reviewers are often helpful and the conversations are very scientifically focused and objective. There are many controls within FDA to prevent corruption or outsiders to influence policy.
That said, ive been involved with some decisions where FDA has clearly made questionable decisions that have set back innovation for no good reason. There are also many lobbyists pleading their case to FDA, but congress has very limited power to influence in most cases other than by writing laws (which i think is as it should be)
Many companies that complain about fDA simply havent done their homework or are pushing shoddy science
While I respect the FDAs intentions and notable positive actions, I would like to present several articles from reputable sources describing the FDA as a "revolving door" for various industries - an obvious inlet for corruption, dubious research, delayed actions, etc. As I understand it, this is a well known issue.
I believe it is important to be vigilant and critical when it comes to three letter acronyms.
That is fair and skepticism is warranted. A lot of those links point to one study by vinay prasad, who has a reputation as something of an alarmist. Just want to make sure people don't take that study to definitively claim a trend where none may exisr
While you may be right about Vinay Prasad being an alarmist (I have no idea), the second article is actually based on a bill written by 7 senators with (seemingly) no relation to Vinay's work.
The FDA is pretty excellent. You’ll find all sorts of criticism online, but they are doing a remarkable job. Just remember they routinely have to stand in the way between seriously ill patients and the supposed “miracle cure” when you read anything online.
