I HAVE to keep in mind that Troll and Skeptic are related and entitled to such teasing back and forth. Otherwise I would think the flames are creeping up again.

The Supreme Court made the decision that corporations have the same rights and responsibilities of the individual citizen. I would need to do some serious research to remember which court and how long ago but I believe it was a 19th Century decision.

The problem with this determination as regards corporations is that there is no sense that anyone can be punished. You can fine them for illegal actions but if you make the fine too high it can be seen as a death sentence, i.e., it will close the business.