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So far this seems to be the consensus of the comments here: Google is doing this legally (as are other companies), and that the article is misleading. Sure, it says that it's legal, but then it turns around and sympathizes for the US government that can't keep from spending money that it hasn't made (and has no hopes to make). I know everyone hates Wall Street, but they /do/ know how to make money - thievery or not.

Reduce costs, increase profit by increasing market by dropping taxes. Companies are moving away from the states, and law is remaining stagnant for a evolving market.