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> Then why does Apple avoid paying taxes?

Because they're a publicly traded company who act in the best financial interests of their shareholders. They're not breaking any laws. They're playing the game by following the rules as best they can while maximizing their profits. Any for-profit company that does not do so is suicidal.

If you think what they do is wrong - campaign to fix the laws they are following.



So they are not altruistic. That was all I was saying with my rhetorical question.


Your unstated assumption is deeply troubling.


Being profit-seeking and altruistic to their users are not mutually exclusive.




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