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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I think much the criticism of Lori Loughlin is fueled by the media and the fact that she is wealthy. It has gone way overboard. Our country has a lot more problems to worry about than people cheating to get into college. How about those who commit violent crimes, are arrested, and released the same day? I would much rather see them go to jail.
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Why not both?
White collar crime is more prevalent then blue collar crime. According to an Oxford study 36% of business and 25% of households (individuals) h ave been white collar crime victims in recent years. Compare this to 8% of businesses and 1.1% of households (individuals) who were victims of blue collar or street crimes.
White collar crimes tend to be more costly due to fraud, embezzlement and stock manipulation. According to FBI statistics white collar crime costs the American public $1 Trillion a year while blue collar crime accounts for $15 billion in losses.
Psychology Today says white collar crimes tend to draw lesser sentences because typically the criminal is white, educated and wealthy, and can afford a proper defense while most blue collar crimes are committed by lower income criminals who don't have money to defend themselves properly.