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[–] thcinc 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

well my reply conformed to your request to be within 2-4 sentences, so of course a short answer leaves a lot unanswered questions. Ill pick one point to elaborate on to hopefully get you interested in researching any questions you might have. In regards to corporations/companies being able to sue governments, the terms of the policy allow not any company but only "multinationals" (companies in many countries, so only the big players) to sue governments for any losses in "expected future profits".

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[–] wearethemusicmakers [S] 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago 

But can't ordinary companies already sue governments? Maybe the issue here is that multinationals don't currently have standing? Either way being able to sue or bring a case forward seems far from unreasonable. It doesn't mean you're going to win. But either way this issue just doesn't rise to the level of vehement opposition these trade deals seem to elicit.

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[–] thcinc 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I implore you to do some research. Then and only then might you be able to rationalize the hysteria.