Yes. Seems to be one of a myriad of the sad realities of our time. There is a marked rise in the disconnect (or total lack of concern) between people’s actions and the effects that they are causing.
The “Punishment” refers to what they enact into laws, hurting their constituents while benefiting their big donors, cause being held truly accountable for their own misdeeds is wishful thinking except for the few low hanging fruit whose wrist slaps only serve to encourage others bad behavior.
Dave! Your “lit-ness” unquestionably makes you the brightest bulb!