This is not okay, and it is not a product of the legal system. When the system fails the people, it’s up to the people to deny the system its power. Good on those neighbors getting involved and pushing back.

Didn’t read the article, but I’m just going to take a wild guess… Greed.

Edit: Read the article. I didn’t think I’d ever agree with Hawley. Also… Yep. Greed.