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Instead of fines someone here recommended partial public ownership. This also dilutes share value so punishes the people who can effect change, stock holders. It would also give the government a better ability to hold companies accountable as the government is now on the inside and can make partial owner type demands, request internal numbers. It could also add significant other burdens. An egregious company would become publicly owned over time allowing a complete overhaul.


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