This is well worth watching to understand that the government makes choices, bad choices in regards to the public health system. The video link is at a time stamp near the end with a message of hope and change from Craig Renney. Fundamentally, it is this message that needs to be taken to heart and acted on. As it is for the public health sector, it is for the rest of the public sector including research.

If we are to have a system that functions for the many, we need to push for political change. That's it. Anyone want to contribute to a manifesto for public good policies?