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The potential for abuse exists anywhere, even if the choice to abuse isn't made. Likewise, the government should have the potential to disrupt a company, just a
by rm_-rf_slash 11y ago
The potential for abuse exists anywhere, even if the choice to abuse isn't made. Likewise, the government should have the potential to disrupt a company, just as it should not do so unless it has an excellent reason.
This is a question of place and values. All things considered I think Google's market position is O.K., but if I were a European I would probably think differently. Not everyone wants to live by everyone else's rules (or End User License Agreement). If Europeans believe in antitrust action against Google, even if it is economically disruptive, we should respect that. Just as we should expect them to let us live as we desire elsewhere.