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Private companies and governments can both exist without accountability.

• sudosysgen 5y ago
  There is literally no government in the world that isn't somewhat accountable to citizens. Meanwhile, there are many multinationals that are not accountable at all to the citizens of countries they operate in.
  • csomar 5y ago
    > There is literally no government in the world that isn't somewhat accountable to citizens. Actually, there might only be a few government that are accountable to citizens. Maybe most governments care for their citizens, but accountable? I don't think so.
    • sudosysgen 5y ago
      Every government is afraid of rebellion or strikes, or otherwise accountable to public opinion. The power that the average person has is considerable, and revolutions and revolts are not so uncommon.
      • jl2718 5y ago
        Orders of magnitude less common than customers switching brands.