But articles like this complain about the company, instead of the politicians. What a load of crap.
If corporation gets a fine that's lower than their profits from breaking the law, then it's not a punishment but government getting its cut. Prosecuting few low hanging fruits doesn't make this administration any less neoliberal than previous ones, also remember that they will get prosecuted mostly for stealing from richer.
Also - corporations are full of people. And those are all Americans. Even lobbyists are Americans.
But we should do something useful, and we're looking for easier targets to focus our rage and aggression on. I recommend those being the people that explicitly have been given power. Based on what I know about the American constitution, I believe that would be the government.
TBF Mike's done both: https://www.techdirt.com/2023/02/22/i-explained-to-a-court-h...
This isn't some ragtag blogger, he very much makes sure to utilize and report on all available channels on issues like these. But of course, what HackerNews votes on will be swayed more by "complaining about tech company" instead of "complaining to the judges".