Caste-based medicine.
by Bell, John R.
From the Department of Unwittingly Hilarious Public Relations
E-Mails: Architectural firm EwingCole announced plans to create a
"Caste-Themed Design" for a children's hospital in Sioux
Falls, S.D. One wonders, who will be the "untouchables"? Tom
Brokaw aside, South Dakota probably doesn't see a lot of leprosy.
Oh--it seems "Castle" was meant. To reduce patient anxiety,
the new hospital will resemble a medieval castle "complete with
flagged turrets, thrones, and a great hall fit for a famous
wizard." EwingCole did not respond to questions about a rumored
alligator moat.
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