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Uncontrolled corporations can lead to misguided, and often destructive descisions. There is, in my opinion, a level of control that the government must maintain over corporate manipulation of the population. We have seen, in recent years the results of what happens when Corporations begin to control the power (lobbies, and campaign contribution) of our Governmental descisions.
Due to the Capitalist nature of the United States, we have a fine line to walk, and must be wary of this line moving too far in either direction. Over-regulation can have detrimental effects as in the 70's and early 80's. But, a lack of regulation can be equally destructive, as we are witnessing now.
The ability of large corporations, and indeed entire industries to guide legislation intended to keep it in check is a major flaw in our system, and will likely lead to serious problems in the future.
As for the issue of health, and the food we eat, there is a fine line here as well. The government has a duty to protect the population from itself, when we as a people cannot (through ignorance of stupidity, and yes, these are different).
As Art has pointed out, it is not in my job description to lay out the specifics of these controls, but that does not mean I do not see the problem.
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