EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW, FACT OR FICTION?

Every person is equal before the law – fiction.
Rich people are not above the law – true, they are the law.
Punishments for rich people are below the law – fact.
Poor people suffer punishments above the law – true.
The law can make poor people poorer – true.
The law can make rich people richer – true.
Lady Justice has taken off her blindfold and now sees who is rich or poor – true.
Imprisonment has become a money making venture for politicians and businesses – true.
Equality before the law is an unachievable pipe dream.