Theo has it precisely, folks.
If it's legal and you don't like it, make it illegal or shut up
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:30, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

They don't want to make it illegal because they'll lose all the buisnesses.
Amazon will throw away 4 billion turnover if they have to pay a hundred million extra a year, that's a fact.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:32, Reply)

It's teh same with Starbucks
They would shut down every single store in the UK without hesitation.

see also, any bank.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:34, Reply)

The real problem is they'll change the flow of money and tax liabilities quicker than the law can be changed.
Probably before HRMC can even send them a new bill.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:36, Reply)

So don't go on the bloody Guardian and start calling Google 'evil' then
It's just a PR stunt, 'look we are trying to make corporations pay tax'
While doing absolutely fuck all because having them in the country is better than not having them
GAH I HATE EVERYTHING
SMASH THE STATE
( Theoban What of it, Fri 17 May 2013, 11:46, Reply)