Rich people & crimes

[Randy]

Do rich people get away with crimes?

Is the system unfair?

 

[PGen98]

Yes, absolutely they do, far more than poor people do. It's an unfair system skewed in their favour, no question.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Yes, absolutely they do, far more than poor people do. It's an unfair system skewed in their favour, no question.

I agree, seems like the more money you have the more you can get away with.

 

[PGen98]

I agree, seems like the more money you have the more you can get away with.

Absolutely, how many rich people just skirt on by the law or get slaps on the wrist? They're the ones that should be locked up more than minor drug offenders!

 

[MrDawn]

Yes, absolutely they do, far more than poor people do. It's an unfair system skewed in their favour, no question.

Is it because they can afford a really good lawyer and someone who is poor can't?

 

[PGen98]

Is it because they can afford a really good lawyer and someone who is poor can't?

I'm sure that's one reason

 

[MrDawn]

I'm sure that's one reason

I know it's a major problem in Mexico with Cartel. They own the cops and pay them to stay out of their affairs.

 

[Scarlet Rose]

Absolutely, there are things like crimes punishable with fines which essentially just make them more legal according to how much wealth a person has. The public reaction to White collar vs blue collar crimes as well is telling. Welfare fraud is often decried even though it is a tiny fraction of tax fraud. Also things like wage theft not counting as a criminal offense or taken as seriously as other kinds of theft. Finally a lot of the immoral and unethical actions of the wealthy are not even recognized as crimes and perversely are often rewarded.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Is it because they can afford a really good lawyer and someone who is poor can't?

They probably make donations to the local police departments and courthouses too.

I know it's a major problem in Mexico with Cartel. They own the cops and pay them to stay out of their affairs.

I've heard about that! Shady shady cops.

Absolutely, there are things like crimes punishable with fines which essentially just make them more legal according to how much wealth a person has. The public reaction to White collar vs blue collar crimes as well is telling. Welfare fraud is often decried even though it is a tiny fraction of tax fraud. Also things like wage theft not counting as a criminal offense or taken as seriously as other kinds of theft. Finally a lot of the immoral and unethical actions of the wealthy are not even recognized as crimes and perversely are often rewarded.

I agree, well said!