I agree. I think avarice is the number one driving factor actually, but the conceptual ease of "popping a pill" to fix everything extends further, into the realm of the over-prescribing of antibiotics, (in some cases, prescribed for ailments for which they will clearly have no positive effect), that has led to the appearance of "superbugs." Who makes and sells the over-prescribed antibiotics which have created the superbugs?

Big Pharma is the modern day snake-oil salesman, but rather than getting run out of town, they receive the full protection of our compromised officials. And, as you say, it's the same for all of the conglomerates willing to play ball for some extra, compromising loot.

Because of the Direct effect on people's lives and health though, due to the influence of big Pharma, it needs to be at the top I think - to be the issue that receives the most attention the soonest.