I am unsure why a logical analysis of why market makers are not shorting penny stocks under $.05 has anything to do with whether government is honest. Look up FNRA rules and net working capital requirements for market makers, why on earth would market maker want to attract scrutiny in this day and age.
As far as US government there are a lot more dishonest and corrupt governments out there, I worry more about the inefficiency of this behemoth government we have now.
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