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Still , the economists found " strong persistence in cultural norms : Diplomats from high-corruption countries have significantly more parking violations , and these differences persist over time . A certain level of global inequality may even benefit the poor as rich countries develop and invest in more expensive medicines and technologies that then become affordable to the poor . Randy 's first rule says to understand that when you invest in stock , you invest in a business . This and other similar incidents vindicate us when we say that the problem of racism is still a serious one in our country . Although small by itself , if you amass that millionth and about five hundred thousand of its friends , you suddenly have a controlling interest in the company and can make it do all sorts of things , like pay fat dividends or merge with your company . Even though each person invested the same amount of money , they have significantly different amounts at retirement . Stevens also was above average in voting to take cases , he said.Others say that an increasingly homogenous appellate judiciary appointed by Republican administrations is producing fewer conflicting opinions among circuits , a chief characteristic of the kinds of cases the justices like to take . " There is no guarantee that the market will go up the first day , month , or even year that you invest in it . Or one could take your approach and say that they do . Elsewhere , punitive damages may be added - - subject to statutory limits in some states - - to deter and punish corporate misconduct.Businesses say that the patchwork of state laws , coupled with the unpredictable behavior of juries , has left them at the mercy of an expensive and arbitrary system . " Others say that Roberts , now in the middle of his second term , has become a more visible symbol of the court , especially because his predecessor , William H. Rehnquist , was in poor health for his final years on the court . We welcome you using this Network , along with our other members , so share with us thoughts and concerns that speak from and to this difficult time .