Are Politicians Kith and Kin Above the Law??

I disagree with the sentiment behind this oft used statement, that by virtue of being politically connected, one gets a license to defy the law.

Anyone who has power is expected to use it for the good of society, especially if they represent the people. But in the words of great Indian philosopher Sri Aurobindo- "A politician does not represent the soul of a people or its aspirations. He represents the pettiness, selfishness, egoism, self deception that is about him." Some like Mulayam Singh Yadav, Laloo Prasad Yadav and Manu Sharma's father have a history of it, others face its ugly form after taking their oaths.

Lets face reality...Any man who had the opportunity would flout the law if it meant protecting his kith and kin. Therefore to tackle this very human dilemma, we have the Judiciary- law enforcers who may not need the people's support but certainly have the Constitutions. And they usually do their job.

Rahul Mahajan was chargersheeted for drug abuse despite his father Pramod Mahajan's tragic murder by his own brother (who incidentally was arrested as well). Instances where this hasn't happened are proof that a politician can tweak the system only to a certain extent. Jessica Lal's case was reopened after a public outcry and Manu Sharma was given a life sentence- so the public too can influence the system, Shibu Soren-a Minister was given a life sentence as well for murdering his Secretary, Sanjay Gandhi was murdered for his sterility program despite being the son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi- so kith and kin sometimes pay a harsher price for their decisions than most. Sachin Pilot and Milind Deora (sons of eminent politicians) won a fair election- so kith and kin sometomes derive thair own power, Natwar Singh was forced to resign for manipulating Food for Oil Programs in Iraq- Politicians and their kith and kin are punished.