"If we want to debate whether it's fair or not or whether Google should make changes, a court of law in the US has twice protected their search results under the First Amendment. Meaning it is totally up to them to list and rank websites wherever they wish."
http://www.viperchill.com/google-control/
I have never heard of viperchill
Glenn publishes infrequently and usually mega long, excellent posts.
It's worth subscribing. He won't bother you with fluff