[Nielsio]

I think we share a different perspective on this. I see it thusly: the purpose of politicians is to represent all the people who are profitting from it (and this includes the politicians themselves).


Imagine you are the head of some govt department that manages this stuff. You can make plans for the future. One such option is scrapping the entire department based on the idea that it causes harm. Would you do it? Think about all those people around you and the powerful forces that creates. These are your buddies, your colleagues. Lots of moneys and interests are involved.