What does the damn law mean to an ordinary person when the rich and political flout it a will. As a retired police officer I call it the Criminal Just-Us System.
As a policeman, I’m sure you have seen things. My family are by & large lawyers, so I’ve heard a lot of stories that would make your toes curl.
The rich & powerful have always had the upper hand. Less so here in the States, but human nature is the same everywhere.