There is good objective evidence for statins
First they reduce cholesterol in people with hi levels and this is shown to be beneficial
There ae also two large studies showing that if given to people with normal cholesterol and no increased risk factors, the death rate from strokes and heart attacks was reduced
A large multi centre study coordinated by Oxford was released two weeks ago. It not only confirmed this but also clearly showed that the only significant side effect was myalgia or muscle pains which is a condition that stops if you stop statins
Sadly people will say statins are pushed by drug companies or committees but the science speaks for itself. Of course everyone can make up their own mind and there is no compulsion to take them but it verges on the immoral to frighten people from taking them when the evidence does not support this stance