1998 isn't that long ago. I'll bet lotsa people don't appear there. At the same time, the millions upon millions bought since then are also too many to chase down, especially given a half-hearted constabulary with limited numbers and a limited amount of funds with which to pay them. I'm not saying there aren't dangers. On the contrary. I therefore think it's most important for us to be aware of our strategic advantages, and to consider how to maximize and expand them.
Some folks on the thread seem to take surrender as a foregone conclusion, and apparently, a plan. I think that's unwise.
I live in NYS and I hate it. This place has gone communist.