Q. Assume the AIDS also cases of River Blindness. Ultimately Merck decided to distribute the drug themselves instead of making the patent available for generic use (as suggested in the AIDS case). According to UNICEF, they have donated over 2 billion Mectizan pills also over 80 million people are treated yearly. Given that Merck is using corporate funds for this event is Merck's donation of these drugs morally acceptable? Morally required? Explain. Do Merck's stockholders have any cause to complain when Merck spends their money on these ventures which are not aimed at profit? If this action is morally acceptable (or require4) for Merck, then would similar charitable actions be acceptable (or require4) for other companies that produce products which would benefit impoverished people?