Thanks, EK... I suppose that is true. From a cynical point of view, though freedoms are touted in the US, one doesn't have as much as one is reminded of when you realize the United States is founded upon the Golden Rule: "He who has the gold makes the rules" and since most politians are "bought and paid for" by campaign donations and PACs, their ([edit]corporate)interests--as compared to the interest of the common citizen--are served first. Hence the situation where someone who is (probably) right will not take a chance on their "day in court" when faced with "money muscle". We only need examples like how so many local, state and federal agencies looked the other way when gas prices were gouged and oil companies made record profits during what was a catastrophe to so many. Or look at the OJ Simpson trial.

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