> It's why you don't have to fear getting put on a show trial if you piss off the wrong people or they just want your stuff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jame

> It's why you don't have to fear getting put on a show trial if you piss off the wrong people or they just want your stuff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Scott_(criminal) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Scott_(criminal) > It's why the rich (and not so rich) are safe storing their wealth there, knowing the bank won't collapse tomorrow, or they won't confiscate their wealth on a whim. https://troymedia.com/lifestyle/your-money/debanking-is-ottawas-quiet-tool-to-crush-dissent/ https://troymedia.com/lifestyle/your-money/debanking-is-otta... https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-debanked-why-some-canadians-are-losing-their-bank-accounts-without/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/a... > It's why you know the water's safe to drink and the food's safe to eat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint,_Michigan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint,_Michigan > It's why you can produce steel good enough so that your buildings don't collapse, and others will buy your cars know they won't fall apart, due to being relying on a shady subcontractor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_steel_production https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_steel_pro... > It's why people are willing to pay taxes, knowing they get functioning public services. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/22/tax-evasion-by-wealthiest-americans-tops-150-billion-a-year-irs.html https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/22/tax-evasion-by-wealthiest-am... I mean, I get that it could be worse, but...