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The danger is that it would also greatly incentivise governments to misbehave though, right?
by VBprogrammer 8y ago
The danger is that it would also greatly incentivise governments to misbehave though, right?
- close04 8y agoPerhaps we should look at the people rather than the companies or governments. Narrowing down the blame would prevent future executives (and rogue engineers /s) from being too comfortable under the cloak of "the company" when taking such initiatives. Volkswagen didn't cheat on emissions tests, specific people knowingly lied and cheated to get to achieve their goals. And while the company should be allowed to pay back all damages in a fashion that does't cripple it entirely, those people responsible for the decisions should not be given this privilege. I'm sure there are equitable options in this regard. Of course none of them would ever apply to those people since surely they put all that money to "good use".
- stunt 8y ago> The danger is that it would also greatly incentivise governments to misbehave though Government having the power to choose how to apply the law will lead to misbehave and corruption as well.