Just another thought. Is it just me or does this sort of thing go on more in the US than other places. It seems to me that bigger, wealthier governments tend to be more corrupt. When companies are able to lobby governments and give money, directly and indirectly to politicians this sort of thing happens. We need to shame and vote out politicians who entertain any lobbyists whatsoever. Let them compete in a totally free market and they will have no power over us at all. If they act badly we don't buy their product, and they can't keep prices artificially high...