> Not defending Ivermectin, but what do people have against trying alternative therapeutics for COVID?

I don't think this is actually a widespread problem and I don't believe that the majority of the people who are "against" Ivermectin are somehow also against trying alternative therapeutics...

> CNN calling Ivermectin a horse dewormer

I'm actually curious because this is a very well coordinated and repeated talking point of the right: what does CNN calling Ivermectin a horse dewormer mean to you and why is that so significant?