thrang

gatorguy said:

thrang said:

Jellygoop said:

Soli said:

A $40k fine for improper handling of hazardous waste? How is that in any way a disincentive to a company as large and profitable as Apple?

Yep, completely agree.  $40K to a (near) Trillion Dollar company is not something that would make it think twice, so you'd have to question whether it is an effective deterrent (and let's face it, the purpose of a fine is to try and deter you from re-offending).  Now compare that to a $40K fine for a $500K company.  That smaller company would take notice. 

I'm a strong supporter of % based fines rather than fixed rate, so they are more meaningful as a deterrent.  

Should Macy's means test your income level before telling you the price of a sweater?

And why would a small violation in one state have a fine based on the entire net worth of a one of the largest corporations in the world.

Equality is a good idea. Try it, you'll like it.

The EU uses fines based on worldwide revenues as a proper "cure" for EU specific violations of competition rules. I've always questioned that basis myself but apparently it's all legally supported. 

Jellygoop said:

Soli said:

A $40k fine for improper handling of hazardous waste? How is that in any way a disincentive to a company as large and profitable as Apple?

Yep, completely agree.  $40K to a (near) Trillion Dollar company is not something that would make it think twice, so you'd have to question whether it is an effective deterrent (and let's face it, the purpose of a fine is to try and deter you from re-offending).  Now compare that to a $40K fine for a $500K company.  That smaller company would take notice. 

I'm a strong supporter of % based fines rather than fixed rate, so they are more meaningful as a deterrent.  

Kuyangkoh said:

macxpress said:

On a separate note...I can't wait for people to take this story and run with it on how Apple doesn't really care about the environment as much as they say they do. 

Every large corporation private or public usually deals w contractors on disposal, but still it is Apples responsibility that is why they were fined.....