[bigbadfeline]

> What about all the recent drama over the Epstein list, which comprise less than 0.01% of Americans?

Your math is way off. Epstein's list contains compromised people on positions of power who decide policy affecting 99% of Americans plus a lot of people around the world.

Compromised politicians, scientists and media figures can be used against the interests of more than 100% of Americans if we include wars and the damage done to foreigners.