Stock brokers have no remorse in selling bad products/stocks to their clients. Therein lies the flaws of lack of empathy and lust for wealth. They are considered tools for making profit. Alongside Stratton Oakmont clients, government, police, etc. are seen as legal authorities who are looking to go after Jordan instead of doing their job. Unlike their clients, these legal authorities constitute an obstacle that Stratton Oakmont and especially Jordan must overcome to pursue/continue to pursue "American policy ».