I don't think anyone should get defensive here. The fact of the matter is no one can deny that there's a whole host of resources wastage here. This is open and obvious, with many offenders being totally blatant and unashamed, and we didn't need any studies to tell us this. And rather than accusing the emerged evidences of being biased,rigged and what not,it's better instead for each and every one of us to dig deeper and wonder if we too have contributed to this shameful and hazardous situation.
And yes this should be a wake up call to the powers that be. Stricter rules and regulations should be imposed and penalties slapped to anyone and everyone who breaks them. And asap or pretty soon the situation can get so bad that all the blaming and repenting will not be of any good,anymore..God forbid!