It's a thoughtful action, but I'm not sure how much one would appreciate being offered a band-aid by the same people who punch them. The average American is already over $40k in debt because of Iraq. All partisan thoughts aside, facts are facts. So, how is a bailout with money that just isn't there going to help?
Yes, the Viacom battle probably has taught them a lesson or two. Nevertheless, the internet is still uncharted territory with fewer rules. Lawsuits like this, regardless of the outcome, surely push the internet towards more regulation. I'm interested to see what battles like this will collectively do to the future of the internet.