[markovbot]

> One wonders what the Private Equity firm's intention was here.

no, i don't think anyone's wondering that. private equity firms have one purpose and one purpose only.

[munk-a]

I guess it might be fairer to then say "I wonder why nobody says out loud that such an acquisition will definitely lead to a decline in service for consumers".

[kilna]

"decline in service for consumers" -> squeezing the maximum quantity of blood nickels from suffering animals and their owners.

[Red_Leaves_Flyy]

All the people with the platform to say that are on the take.

[arrosenberg]

They can’t hear over Robert Bork’s echo.

[newsclues]

Generally people with knowledge of shady stuff have a financial incentive not to speak out.

[aosmith]

Make the pile of money bigger no matter the cost?

[markovbot]

no matter the cost to the rest of society. obviously they're trying to reduce costs for their investors

[MrZongle2]

And that is, of course, to put kittens to sleep.

(I joke, your point is well taken)