“The problem is not so much those people, but rather others who are willing to cover up for them.”
Many more people died sticking up for Korach (after he was swallowed) than died in Korach’s own rebellion.
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“We act to these Avaryanim just like we do to our multitudes of Shabbos texters and drug addicts: we try to be accepting, non-judgmental, loving etc.”
It seems to me that swindlers are given more respect (or less disrespect) than drug addicts.