Obviously we should always look at large companies with skepticism, but Google is clearly building a long-term brand and trying to generate goodwill by investing in massive R&D efforts. This is rare among large companies. Most seem focused on the quarterly report. If they were IBM or Oracle, who undoubtedly have similar practices, perhaps I might feel a little more betrayed. I still believe Google, for the most part, is not evil.

Thankfully though, we are a nation of laws. As much as I despise the practices of some businesses, I am perfectly happy that it's not any one person's single opinion that keeps these companies in business.