The OP was saying how by allowing the accelerated approval, the FDA failed to protect people from a drug that hasn't yet been shown to be effective. My point was that it's not like the FDA protects people from snake oil anyway. Doctors can already get their patients to spend tons of money on unproven treatments. As long as the treatment isn't lying about what the evidence has shown, adults and their doctors are able to make decisions based on available information, and generally society is ok with that. That sentiment conflicts with OP's sentiment. That is why the comparison is relevant to the discussion.