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1. ChrisLTD · 1789746428 · focus · HN ↗

   The law, as practiced in the United States, protects but does not bind elites, whereas the law binds but does not protect the lower classes.

   1. SoftTalker · 1789749316 · focus · HN ↗

      Was there ever a time when this was not the case?

      1. ChrisLTD · 1789753785 · focus · HN ↗

         There are degrees. Bernie Madoff died in prison. AT&T was broken up. Microsoft was strictly regulated.

         1. SoftTalker · 1789755199 · focus · HN ↗

            Madoff's mistake was that he conned rich people.

            1. ChrisLTD · 1789760168 · focus · HN ↗

               And the other two?

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