[metesky]

You know the answer... It's the old bait and switch. Those laws (OK, all laws) are meant to be used against you and me, not against our elected royalty.

[gore3000]

"Those laws (OK, all laws) are meant to be used against you and me, not against our elected royalty. "

You bet. It is quite sad that people get put in jail for bribing politicians, but those who were bribed (or more likely demanded extortion payments, go free.