Let's take a deeper dive into the Google civil antitrust lawsuit recently filed by the DOJ and the Attorney Generals of 11 states.

The Complaint alleges that Google has unlawfully maintained monopolies in search and search advertising by:

• Entering into exclusivity agreements that forbid preinstallation of any competing search service.
• Entering into tying and other arrangements that force preinstallation of its search applications in prime locations on mobile devices and make them undeletable, regardless of consumer preference.
• Entering into long-term agreements with Apple that require Google to be the default - andde factoexclusive - general search engine on Apple's popular Safari browser and other Apple search tools.
• Generally using monopoly profits to buy preferential treatment for its search engine on devices, web browsers, and other search access points, creating a continuous and self-reinforcing cycle of monopolization.

These and other anticompetitive practices harm competition and consumers, reducing the ability of innovative new companies to develop, compete, and discipline Google's behavior.

Prompt

Where do you stand as far as this lawsuit is concerned? Do you side with the Department of Justice and think that Google has grossly overstepped and that the free market is in jeopardy? Or, is Google's free search engine a boon to consumers?

Pick a position and argue your best case. Make sure to support with solid evidence and dispel your opposition's claim.