When the company we are talking about has the wealth and power of a nation, well, we have the right to criticize it. Also, we are able to criticize both governments and companies at the same time, with the same effort.
What makes you think that wealth gives you power of a nation? Unless Apple starts making its own laws, hire or train its own army, it is just another cow for the government.
Oh, ok, so no actual government powers, just the ability to petition for policies that suit them, subject to competing interests having their say, with all decisions ultimately made by folks that don't work for Apple.
