Here is the .link to the full article. I found it intersitng to see the finical impact spam has on a business. Most of the spam we all see is from questionable business selling questionable products so it is no suprise spammers don't mind passing the cost of their marketing on to others. Granted when companies market their products the cost is passed on to the consumer. With spam everyone eats that cost. Just another reason why anti-spam groups need to fight harder I think.
As a resident of the world's spam capital, you're in a position to help when you vote. A case brought against groups trying to combat spam left them victors but broke. Spam is big business, these people pay big taxes and can afford big party contributions/bribes, so don't expect the US Government or Florida state to shut them down.