Hahaha Sega have always done morally questionable things. Isn't it their gambling buisness that keeps them afloat.
Still, as a general nintendo fanboy who happens to enjoy the blue blur at his best, I have major respect for Sega. I mean I have very little respect for most corporations or mascots, but after reading about this
http://edition.cnn.com/2001/BUSINESS/asia/03/18/tokyo.okawalegacy/index.html
A guy put his fortune and life's work into a company. The porn is disturbing (if true, which seems to be the case after a quick google), but after reading the above you really wonder what people will do for their games...