On Tue, 12 Aug 2008, Patrick W. Gilmore wrote:
> Could one of the "dangers" of a coop be "borg'ed by for-profit
> entity looking to rip out every cent they can"?
That's one of the reasons many of them incorporate as non-profits...
Under the tax laws of most countries, the U.S. and Canada included,
non-profits are legaly protected against acquisition by for-profits.
-Bill