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laws catch flies, but let hornets go free
laws catch flies, but let hornets go free
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used to suggest that laws are often more effective at punishing small offenses and less influential individuals, while powerful or influential individuals may escape punishment
Proverb
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A homeless man was arrested for stealing a loaf of bread, but when a wealthy socialite was caught shoplifting expensive jewelry, she was let off with a warning. The incident showed that laws catch flies, but let hornets go free.
