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by kanobo 2133 days ago
That's why I try to reflect on my feelings when I can because they aren't rational. I have to remind myself it's the fiduciary duty of companies to take legal advantage of any opportunity the law gives it.
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I’m not confident that’s an accurate description. Companies are certainly beholden to their shareholders, but e.g. there’s no legal requirement to maximize profits.

https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/8146/are-u-s-co...

Thanks for the link! Looks like I was holding on to an assumption I never actually verified.
It’s a common assumption.