I always agreed with George Carlin's sentiment......that America itself was founded upon a double standard........that is that America was founded by slave owners who wanted to be free".
Although in general hypocrisy is a uniquely human characteristic........you'd be hypocritical to say otherwise.
Heading back on topic..........it doesn't surprise me that M$ is up to such antics and is getting away with it. From my observations it appears that America is slowly making the transisition from "one person, one vote" to "one dollar, one vote".
I'd say that's my 2 cents........but Australia phased out 1 and 2 cent coins over a decade ago.