[drgath]

From the article:

"The law on false patent markings is similar to whistle-blower laws. Anyone can file a claim on behalf of the government, and plaintiffs must split any fine award evenly with it. "

Blame the system, not the person.

[notahacker]

"The system" allows people to do many kind of unethical, greedy or just plain irritating things. It's still their choice to do so.