Thanks, I am aware of this. However, my question remains hanging-in-the-balance (as Al Gore would say) and remains unanswered. IMHO, this is an extremely important question that needs to be answered.

Where are the politicians on this? Financial institutions or corporations are usurping government powers of making public policy. Only government makes public policy. This is where the power of the vote is said to keep a check on government officials. Un-elected backroom financiers and corporate board members are flagrantly violating our rights and are acting as a government that answers to no one.