I have a serious question on "serious remedial redress" as mentioned by the DOJ:
Assistant Attorney General Joel Klein told a news conference that Microsoft's abuse of monopoly power had caused "substantial harm to consumers and innovation" and should result in "serious remedial redress." But Klein said it was premature to say exactly what sanctions Microsoft should face....Spokesman for the 19 states who joined the action, Connecticut Attorney General Richard
Blumenthal, was even bolder in calling for action against Microsoft. "These are serious and far-reaching violations that should lead to serious and far-reaching remedies," he said.
>http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/19991105/bs/microsoft_leadall_7.html
Maybe its just me, but I think the DOJ and the State AGs are talking about monetary sanctions. So my question is, since the Judge has determined that consumers have been harmed, will there be justice if the consumer is not the beneficiary of any remedial monetary measures? The DOJ and the State AGs deserve zilch, zippo, nada, except to the extent that they have purchased that evil Win95/98 and the other great MS apps like MS-Office. If the government doesn't mail me my check, i.e. my remedial redress, then I'm going to be seriously ticked off at this Klein dude.
The irony is of course, that if there was ever a monopoly that has caused "substantial harm to consumers and innovation", it is the U.S. Government. |
