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[–] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 20 points 4 months ago

Here's a fun thought - push a law through demanding a minimal level of service with forced nationalisation at the cost of the shareholders if it isn't met (government pays share price, but proceeds go towards settling company debt first rather than being paid out to shareholders).

Give them a way to fail that doesn't hurt the people who rely on the services, and punish running up unsustainable debt in one joyous law.