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everyoneisacriminal/index.md

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+## When law serves power
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+Worldwide, most large companies have a vested interest in which laws are passed. Since they pay taxes in their respective countries, governments tend to enact laws that benefit these companies. The more taxes a company pays, the more the government will try to help them generate more revenue to increase tax contributions. 
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+When direct corruption is involved, some companies can eliminate their competition simply by pushing governments to pass specific laws that benefit them.
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+In contrast, small businesses and individuals have little to no influence on laws and must simply endure them. Many small businesses have disappeared over time due to laws that made it impossible for them to turn a profit.
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+Taking the European example, many small farmers have been forced to cease their activities over the past decades, as European regulations tend to favor large farms. These regulations are often too burdensome for small farmers to handle, leaving them in a position where they are unable to operate legally and cannot sell their products across Europe. Between 2005 and 2016, more than 3 million farms disappeared across the EU. According to Eurostat data, the number of farms in the EU has decreased by about 30% over the past 20 years, while the size of the average farm has increased significantly.
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+Can you imagine that governments are passing laws that affect the people who feed the population? That's exactly what they're doing, with the sole aim of supporting large companies.
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+As small farms disappear, rural areas are experiencing economic decline. In these areas, farming is not just an economic activity but a way of life, and its collapse leads to the creation of "ghost towns." In some countries, entire villages are up for sale, as people are forced to move to other regions in search of work, all due to the disappearance of small farms.
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+You can find [here](https://www.arc2020.eu/op-ed-time-for-a-rethink-to-reverse-the-rapid-decline-of-farming-in-europe/) an article that is describing this issue and that invite to rethink the system. 
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+On another note, some large companies, like Apple, do not have to pay taxes in Ireland, while smaller businesses are required to. The Irish government argues that this policy was implemented to create jobs in Cork. However, even though it has led to job creation, individuals and small businesses are left to bear the cost of what Apple doesn't pay. 
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+One might think that the Irish government has no interest in allowing such large companies to avoid paying taxes. However, at the end of the day, it’s all about tax competition. By offering lower taxes and attracting big companies, Ireland remains economically competitive. Additionally, politicians gain support from the public and investors by drawing high-profile companies that can boost the economy and generate media attention. In making these decisions, the impact on small businesses and individuals is often overlooked.
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+This [article](https://applescoop.org/story/how-does-apple-avoid-paying-billions-in-taxes-inside-irelands-secret-deal) describe Apple's strategy in Ireland. 
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+*Interesting reading: "The Corporate Tax Avoidance Trap" by Richard Murphy. This book delves into corporate tax avoidance and the mechanisms that large companies use to avoid taxes, such as shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions like Ireland. Richard Murphy offers insights into how these practices affect both national economies and smaller businesses, urging for reform to close the loopholes that benefit big corporations.*
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