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Sadly as a defense attorney I can say that the system only has the appearance of fairness. In reality the Feds can squash pretty much anyone at any time for any reason.
This country is under such a vast covering of laws and regulation that all the government has to do is pick out the target then it can decide which laws were “broken”.
This is true from the top of the federal government right down to the local level.
If you don’t believe me just go sit and watch an intersection in town for a few hours. See how many people actually come to a legally complete stop before going right on red or passing a stop sign.
The percentage of those that do will be well below 10%.
But watch which ones the COPS pull over.
It really comes down to the quality of the people responsible for enforcing the laws. If they are good and honorable then we don’t have to fear bad laws. If they are evil, then no law will protect you from their corruption.
The law is set up to make us all criminals if the government chooses.

Unfortunately I agree with you.

They can get anyone they like any time they want.

They have unlimited resources and enough laws to find you in violation of at least one of them.

You can fight city hall, but your chances of winning are slim.If they don’t get you now thay can lay dormant fo a while and get you later.

It really comes down to the quality of the people responsible for enforcing the laws. If they are good and honorable then we don’t have to fear bad laws. If they are evil, then no law will protect you from their corruption. The law is set up to make us all criminals if the government chooses

And given the amount of people the "progressive" education system and popular culture has molded over the past fifty years, it is no surprise that there seems to be more and more people in positions of authority who are not morally fit for them and lack a respect for the founding principles that built this country. Reaping what we sow and all that.

It is good to know that there are defense attorneys like you out there fighting for the average guy, though. Plus, there do seem to be more and more conservatively minded groups forming to combat government overreach, like that organization that helped the Sackett family out when the EPA was suing them for bazillions of dollars for trying to build a house. If I ever won Powerball or something I'd bankroll 'em.

But watch which ones the COPS pull over.

In an incredible coincidence, it's owners of late model Toyotas, VWs, BMWs, Lexuses (Lexi?), etc. In another incredible coincidence, they all appear to have the ability and willingness to pay rather than muck up the courts contesting their tickets, due to commitments to jobs, family and volunteerism.

The jalopies and white vans containing the indigent or the Mexican or both are given a wide berth.

This country is under such a vast covering of laws and regulation that all the government has to do is pick out the target then it can decide which laws were “broken”.

"Paging Dr. Ferris. Will Dr. Floyd Ferris please pick up the nearest white courtesy phone?"