Microsoft doesn't make computers. Just thought I'd toss that in.
Profit, by the way, is what makes companies grow, it's where investment comes from. There is nothing wrong with making a profit. If profits were finite, and limited, the US economy would never have made it much past the late 1700's. There is plenty to go around because there is an unlimited amount of opportunity, although it requires getting up off ones butt and not begging the Government to hand out something unearned to someone else.
There is something grossly wrong with accepting the idea that some one else has the authority to determine what others do with the rewards of their effort.
If you think for one minute an oil company making billions in profit is keeping you from getting ahead in life, you are sadly mistaken and being played for a fool.
I really don't think $180 million/year per company is really going to hurt their bottom line when those 5 companies profited a $123 billion last year alone.
If this was your money you would be offended. If this was your money, frankly, you wouldn't have the frame of mind you have on the subject as you cannot possibly be successful and subscribe to the socialist mindset.
It is their money. If you think the government could do better managing the private sector, the pro's over in the former soviet union couldn't do it, what makes you think these amateur Democrats can pull it off.
It is frightening how easy it is for some to accept the idea that others should be managed. When your lifestyle is managed in a way you don't approve of, then will you get it?
