So hurray, our legal system found a way to put some of the worst of the "non-violent" criminals in jail.
The harm these men did to society - a basic reason for having laws - is huge. Many citizens lost pensions, or their stock market wealth, of which many were retirement accounts leaving those people no options to regain it. The economy itself could have been
seriously harmed by the fallout of so much wealth lost, and currency could have been devalued.
Violent criminals harm one persona at a time, usually. Small groups at most. Although violence takes lives, the result of economic crime hits so many people at once, with huge impacts on their lifestyle and ability to support themselves.
The basis of capitalism is that we will take care of our own needs by the application of our efforts. When your wealth is ripped away like this, it undermines the entire platform of capitalism. Thats why a significant deterrant to economic crimes are needed.
I hope these guys rot for life in jail, "in a lifestyle they are totaly unaccustomed to", lol. Eat my shorts Lay and Skilling.
