[roger_smith]

Wow, that sucks. What international implications does this have?

Edit: Wait, wtf. Private companies are able to sue the public sector for losses? That's retarded. I mean, what possible benefit is there? What would they get out of it that'd convince them to make the deal. The government I mean.

The US gov is often bought and paid for by big business donors. I haven't read this thing so I don't know the full implications, but it wouldn't be the first time there was some back office dealings that end up benefiting private corporations and causing massive profits.