What about societal coherence?

I live in an area where the largest industry is underground, illegal. This is Canada, one of the paragons of civilization and structured society.

This illegal industry provides recreational drugs to Americans and Canadians, and generates wealth for people who otherwise would have no access to it. Invariably if there is law enforcement activity, the fines are less than what a legitimate businessman collects in value added tax (GST) each month.

Now energy is to be regulated and controlled.

Bah. These people are fools.

Derek