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Comic 06

Uploaded August 26, 2026

Executive

A pharmaceutical chemist earning $78,000 says it is okay that India copied a drug formula because people need it. A pharmaceutical executive earning $363,000 angrily protests the cost of research and development and India's lack of respect for intellectual property. A closing line says the executive believes his higher pay reflects higher aptitude, a larger skillset, and a properly oriented moral compass.
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Description

Left side: A calm pharmaceutical chemist wearing glasses and a lab coat is labeled ‘$78,000/year.’ She says, ‘I think it's okay that India copied the formula. Their people need—’

Right side: A pharmaceutical executive in a suit points at her and shouts. He is labeled ‘$363,000/year’ and says, ‘Do you have any idea how much R&D costs?! India has no respect for innovation or intellectual property!!’ The word ‘property’ is underlined.

Closing caption: ‘The pharmaceutical executive believes his higher pay reflects higher aptitude, a larger skillset, and a properly oriented moral compass.’

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