B Sousa - I'm not sure Cyclic Rick and Lu Z are saying the same thing so they may not be that close!
I read CR as saying (and apologies if this is not what was meant CR) that good and honest pilots in small operations can make minor non-compliances with overly complex rules. Answer improve the rules not inspect more.
Whereas Lu is suggesting that the FAA and DGAC ignore his claims because they are afraid they may cost big business. Answer improve the authorities and make them tougher (or at least more transparent).
B Sousa - want to give us your personal experience of where the feds have not been conscientious? What would they have found where you work if they had looked hard?