Reply #37: Homeopathy = Scam. Collect $1.2 million by passing the Randi Challenge

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All a homeopathic practionaire has to do is prepare a homeopathic remedy and then be ablet to determine which vial it is from amongst a small group of similar appearing vials.

Homeopaths have claimed they can transmit this wonderous cure over phone lines and the internet. Just amazing. All you have to do is put a vial of water near a phone and poof its magic. Its a scam people. Right up there with ear candling and magnetic bracelets. Its a vial of water. The ultimate in snake oil. Placebo effect at best.

Think it through for yourself. They dilute a vial of water until there is nothing left of the contanminant and this is what is supposed to cure you. It's distilled water.

Normally I would not take such a stance towards beliefs but this is one that can hurt people. There is a thread going on in GD right now that shows the kind of harm that can come from some beliefs. This is one that can cost lives. When people go to such frauds instead of seaking real help they endanger lives. If it were just their own I could accept that as the price of gullibility but they endanger children and elderly no longer able to fend for themself. This should be a crime but there is too much money involved and so our "elected" officials do not involve themself in regulating it.