All the way from the top down, money has affected people's morals. These ex-lawyers have been bought and paid for many times. For each elected Senator or Congress person there are 5 or so money pockets trying to constantly influence them. No one at the SEC was ever elected by one citizen, they're all political appointees. It really sucks when you watch what is happening and are powerless. Good news arrive April the 1st this year when the, I believe, 214 year politicla cycle turned down according to Armstrong. This means political changes for the better are coming with new people representing the populace. The big perceived problem will be the kicking and screaming by current politicians as they are forced out. Unfortunately, during this transition the folks in office will be sticking it to the people in the form of higher and higher taxes.