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by TuringNYC 2846 days ago
Here is a real, widespread, horrifying example: I was aghast when reading "Chain of Title" by David Dayen. https://thenewpress.com/books/chain-of-title

Amongst many things, recall how banks got away with a slap on the wrist for the whole Robo-Signing scandal. (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_United_States_foreclosure...)

If an average individual had done this, they would face charges (and they should.) But mysteriously when it is done tens of thousands of times it somehow becomes legitimate. I'm a pretty liberal person but I am deeply disappointed in the previous US administration for not pursuing this scandal towards justice.