The cop or, more frequently, the reporter isn't trying to restore chivalry to a world gone corrupt.
The simple explanation is that we've gone corrupt and decadent, and as the vitality of the American empire declines its capital grows more splendid.
Billions in British aid "goes to corrupt nations".
"And on the other, there were people saying, 'These people think they're white saviours trying to save Africa', and 'the money goes to corrupt places', and 'there is a special place in hell for you'.
Its report, Justice for Forests, says that most illegal logging operations are run by organised crime, and much of the profit goes to corrupt officials.
Ordinary people are disgusted with party corruption, and going after corrupt "tigers" underpins Mr Xi's popularity, such as it can be measured.
Ordinary people are disgusted with party corruption, and going after corrupt "tigers" underpins Mr Xi's popularity, as far as it can be measured.
Wherever this money goes, it corrupts.
The government insists it is simply going after corrupt officials.
But it is opposed to aid going to corrupt third world dictatorships.
