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> But consumers are unlikely to receive any money from the fine, which will go instead to the U.S. Treasury, said the agency official. Well why the hell not??
by rail2rail 11y ago
> But consumers are unlikely to receive any money from the fine, which will go instead to the U.S. Treasury, said the agency official.
Well why the hell not?? If we were the wronged party, should we not benefit from the settlement directly?
- csours 11y agoBecause its a fine, not a lawsuit. Even for a lawsuit, that would be like 50 cents per person, and most people would never claim it, especially former customers.
- briandear 11y agoIt shouldn't go into the general treasury, that's for sure. It should be earmarked for relevant infrastructure projects and not just pissed away.