Hi mike!
"It is offensive to me that some small time crooks are punished while bigtime institutions can run the table and get away with it."
Comment:
We, the little guys, have allowed these situations to come to fruition.
I have said it time and again on this forum, and I will repeat.
The big banks operate within the boundaries that we have empowered our lawmakers/politicians to implement.
We have several options with which to fight back.
1. If we, the little guy do not like how our lawmakers/politicians are protecting us, do not vote them in. As long as we, the little guy, exercise our vote, we are approving of the system, those that run it and those that benefit from it.
2. If we, the little guy, do not like how our banks operate, cut off their lifeblood. i.e. Do not use them.
Remember, both the politicians and the banks cannot exist without funds.
Do your part, or bend over!
Good Luck to all!