Sure they did.

>>which stands in opposition to the association you attempt to draw above

Associations don't have arrows either.

What is under discussion is whether rich people are more likely to do illegal things (maybe because they felt they can get away with it) or they are less likely to do illegal things (maybe because they are risk averse and have more to lose).

No, I did not. As the quote you've excerpted clearly illustrates I noted a correlation only.

You've made a mistake.

You are backpedaling. It is very clear from the context of your post what you mean, as the upvotes on my comment illustrate.

Sorry bud, the guy you're arguing with is correct about what I said.

I stand by my original statement regarding correlation. Your assumption that there's a causal claim is your own mistake. This has been made clear; there's nothing further for us to discuss. Especially given your uh, personality.

Goodbye.