I heard that a $22 billion treasure was found in a temple in India. My cube-mate from India, Harshad, was interested to hear this but said it will probably be mostly stolen by the corrupt police. Ah, memories of Indonesia and the corruption I experienced. Most of Asia and Africa are rife with corruption and everyone there thinks of it as the status quo. Well, not all cops in the US are angels, but most have loads more integrity than police like this.
Corruption in America is quietly veiled in corporate and government boardrooms. The recession is the result of a remarkably similar act. People who are given the responsibility to guard our finances have stolen from us and we are supposed to look the other way. These people are subsidized by our goverment and allowed to survive, even thrive, as well as given more important positions due to their expertise. (Watch Inside Job for an in depth explanation of the financial crisis)
It is true that most Americans do not constantly live in fear of violence or opression from law enforcement. We are spared the fear because our corruption hides in the shadows like a thief. This thief only rears its ugly head when it needs further funding, and the public is more than willing to oblige, as long as we don't have to be afraid.
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