08-26-2006, 10:30 AM
Quote:When eBay stuck it to Google this summer by announcing it would not allow Googles new Google Checkout payment service to be used to clear transactions on eBay, many people shouted that eBay has excessive market power and antitrust measures need to be considered.
But lawmakers should allow this situation to play out without interference instead of imposing draconian antitrust solutions. Heres why.
First, it will be interesting to see how eBay reacts if people take steps to work around the system and clear transactions outside of the companys walls...
full article: http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=19583