It is a stupid human trick - people tend to hold those in power to a lesser standard than those without even when they lack any conflicts of interest. Whether

It is a stupid human trick - people tend to hold those in power to a lesser standard than those without even when they lack any conflicts of interest. Whether cultural or genetic there is a clear dynamic linked to history of might makes right - regardless of direction of causation. Another factor is the failure point of adversarial systems. While having a prechosen defender would be equal the incentives are insanely exploitable. The rich or powerful (being a pillar of the community is a form of power among others) have stronger defenses to force the dotting of every i and crossing of every t even before any corruption. Combinr that with organizational dynamics that are about diluting and confusing responsibility for self protection - whether it is businesses, church, government, mob, or organized crime.