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> One of the reasons the US is a decent place to live compared to other countries is because we actually prosecute frauds and criminals here. Let's start seeing
by user_7832 5y ago
> One of the reasons the US is a decent place to live compared to other countries is because we actually prosecute frauds and criminals here.
Let's start seeing some other countries around the world start doing this, like India, Russia, and China.
I'm really not sure fraud is the biggest issue plaguing these countries... corruption is definitely an issue (though the US has in some cases legalized it into lobbying and PACs and the like).
It's great that people doing scummy things are held accountable, but are the Sa cklers of Purdue P harma in prison? They've (unarguably) hurt and killed way more than Holmes did, but where's justice for that?
- shoulderfake 5y agoHow many wall st honchos went to jail for the subprime mortgage crash ?
- refurb 5y agoNobody said the US system was perfect, just better (along with other developed countries that have rule of law). I lived in a developing country for a while and the corruption can be maddening. You might agree to partner with someone to buy property, they take your money and cut you out. In corrupt countries, you might be entirely screwed - that person has too many connections and influence, nobody will touch them. At least in countries with rule of law you could sue them. You might not win or be made whole, but at least there is a system that is somewhat dependable.
- user_7832 5y agoI agree, but also disagree. Look at the entire Epstein (and co.) trials - the rich and well connected are thoroughly protected across the world. Yes, it's more likely that you can hold people accountable but only to an extent. (Fwiw I'm from India so I'm familiar with the system, and I fully agree it's far from perfect)
- refurb 5y agoHow do you know the rich and well connect were protected? Do you know that other prosecutions aren't being planned?