Not merely stupid but dangerous

Skeptic North: Magician Prescriptions: Ontario Poised to Let Naturopaths Prescribe

The other day, I went to a magic show. The magician manipulated energy fields, pulled toxins out of my stomach, and then gave me a remedy - but there was nothing inside. Then he pulled out a prescription pad, prescribed some Tamiflu, and sent me on my way.

Seem unlikely? Well, the Ontario government is poised to give another type of magician -- the naturopath -- prescribing rights, despite the reams of evidence discrediting their approach to patient health. It's a move that legitimizes a well-meaning but baseless profession, and puts patients at significant risk.

I know otherwise sane people that believe in homeopathy and that naturopaths do good work. I do not think that any of those people would think that allowing a naturopath to prescribe "allopathic" medicines more powerful than tylenol is a good idea.