“The players are shocked to find that bribery and embezzlement are against the law.”
What is the fine line between lobbying (legalized bribery) and the bribery done by individuals. Both are bribery and both subvert the public’s interest.
How can we stop this lobbying mentality, and take away the power of corporations? And of course at the same time, prosecute individuals for embesslement and bribery?
Nah they know the difference. That’s why they hide it. The problem is that they see nothing wrong with it. If they get a rolex and get to ride in a limo, it’s worth the chance of going to jail.
I’m now surprised when non-profits can pass an audit. Especially non-profits that help the people. In my old hometown, a non-profit was getting money from the City Council to build low-cost housing. When the city tried to audit the NP as it does every group that gets money, their supporters accused the City Council of racism. That’s right. An audit is racist. Of course, there was rampant financial wrongdoing and the head of the NP ended up killing himself.