"fraud and generalized rule-bending are rife"
Life is hard, because of the ruling organizations of power, religion, and social structure(s) that violate(s) the rules.
National Socialism in Germany, Russian Socialism, and Jewish Communism|Socialism - all three with power structures - under which, you could swear that you crossed all the "T"'s and dotted all the "i"'s . . . but you lose, and, or, are punished anyway.
Because of the powerful who abuse and violate the rules.
Prefer God
Love truth
Be kind
Jesus is living water,
the well of Bethlehem
by the gate,
satisfying the thirst of David
nearby the Siloam Pool.
Live by faith
Remember...those in power want to stay in power, and they want more of it. Its all they care about.