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Taking away many billions from billionaires is worse for them than detention.

no, it's just a cost to do business. They still have billions after you charged them billions.

And charging companies with fines is ridiculous IMO. There are always humans who made decisions ultimately. And charging companies (not them) is just a "get out of jail and enjoy Hawaii" card for them.

After they cheated, they probably had the promotions, money, golden parachutes, and left the company after bleeding it out and hurting it anyway. So why would you charge the company a second time ? Why not them ?

Because a key element of the American corporate/justice system is to avoid negative consequences for individuals with wealth and connections, so long as they "follow the rules" when harming the public for private profit?

Why not both?

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