[Cletus.D.Yokel]

these often convoluted inquiries

They are "convoluted" because they use the convoluted laws written by the State against your continued deceptive tactics.

Fukino testifies that her staf (and herself) find it too difficult to do the job they have been asked to do.

[a fool in paradise]

It takes more effort to continue to deceive than it does to pony up the truth.