Some time along in the last 40 years greed stopped being shameful. It's no longer a cardinal (or was it venial, I forgot) sin. It may not even be counted among the seven deadly sins anymore.
Greed is no longer shameful, and in fact in our society it's honored and worshipped. People treat greedy rich suckers like some kind of royalty. Think about it-- why else did Bernie Madoff get away with 20 years of malfeasance? Because people, even federal securities regulators, are too afraid and timid in the august presence of the rabidly greedy to even do their job. Lawyers, courts, and legislators fawn in their presence. If I point at Bill Gates and holler, "He robbed me!" will anyone listen. How about if Bernie Madoff howls that I robbed him? Who would be believed?
Our laws are aimed at protecting the fattest and hungriest leeches in our midst from anyone among the common who would interfere. It's ugly. And true.
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