“Fine, give me mine back and then you can have yours.”
You have no right to steal from me because others robbed you. Not my problem. Get it back from the folks who took it from you.
I didn't like the rules any more than you do .. I played by them because, same as you, I'm not part of the ruling class and didn't have a choice.
So, for now, I'll just take the checks until things break and the rules have to change ... it's the only choice I have and to do otherwise would be foolish.
Not pretty, but if you've got a better plan, let me know.
I will grant you one thing ... it sucks to be you.