That depends on the what the meaning of "ripped off" is. What is "ripping off" and what is legitimate competition? This question has been the subject of many

That depends on the what the meaning of "ripped off" is. What is "ripping off" and what is legitimate competition? This question has been the subject of many lawsuits for several decades and isn't going away any time soon. I agree with you that the power of the large companies remains largely unchecked and that that's a bad thing.