Re: I know this will be downvoted, but...
> So many laws can be weaselled out of, with sufficient effort and lack of scruples.
Effort generally not even required. When they have no morals, scruples, (soul, etc.) and are willing to compound lies on top of lies, even under oath, it's a tough nut to crack.
Corporate execs, politicians, etc. have made a killing (sometimes literally) abusing the assumption that laws will be followed, people act in good faith, etc.