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> but how does that not encroach on every business owner’s right to decide who they want to do business with There is no such right. There is a right to free a
by howinteresting 6y ago
> but how does that not encroach on every business owner’s right to decide who they want to do business with
There is no such right. There is a right to free association, but incorporation is a privilege granted by the state. It comes with many benefits, such as being able to walk away from the business if it goes bankrupt. It also comes with some responsibilities, such as not violating civil rights and antitrust laws.
In practice, some businesses start exerting too much power and start harming other entities, so they have it reduced.
There's been plenty written about antitrust. Check out some of the works of Lina Khan, who's slated to join the FTC soon: https://www.wired.com/story/lina-khan-ftc-antitrust-biden-administration/ https://www.wired.com/story/lina-khan-ftc-antitrust-biden-ad...