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Originally Posted by avantman42
I don't really have an opinion on the settlement itself, but I am curious about one thing. Presumably the companies that have settled think that it's in their best interests to do so. Why are some people so intent on not allowing them to do what they believe is in their best interests?
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Originally Posted by crossi
Thieves and drugsellers and inside traders all think their actions are in their best interest. I don't think that is reason enough to allow them to break the law.
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I'm not saying they should be allowed to break the law. If the settlement isn't approved, the case will go to court. If they get found guilty, they'll have some sort of punishment handed down, which may be more harsh or more lenient than the proposed settlement. Presumably the companies involved don't want to go to court, they'd rather settle and take the punishment outlined in the proposed settlement. The DOJ is presumably also happy for them to settle, and is happy with the punishment outlined in the settlement.