How many of you people who are stressed out about spying are on Facebook?

[sabrina 1]

39. Who said anything about 'control' over Corporations? I am under no illusions about Government or

Corporations. But we still have a semblance of a judicial system, both Civil and Criminal. A contract broken in the Corporate World, can be taken to a Civil Court.

What is your recourse when a Politician makes promises then after s/he is elected, breaks those promises?


Many people have sued Corporations for violations of their agreements with them and won. So, there is a monitory incentive for a Corporation to be careful about such violations.

Politicians otoh, have no such incentive. They are free to break all the promises they make with no consequences.

It is a practical matter, not a matter of trust or a matter of morals. It is knowing your options.

Eg, I read Verizon's Privacy agreement to their Rep when I called to cancel them as a result of the revelations of spying on their customers. They did NOT say 'we have a right to do that'. They DENIED IT. They KNOW they will be facing lawsuits, in fact they are.

Five lawsuits have already been filed against Verizon so far, with many more expected.

So, no, it isn't a matter of trust, it is a matter of knowing that there are consequences for Corps who violate agreements.