Are you seriously suggesting that a government that is increasing it's military, economy, and territorial aspirations is something to not fear?
Indeed. this is why the rest of the world is pulling back from the US. Or did you mean China...
Where do I send the bill for all the backup tapes I'll need to buy to meet this requirement?
Actually they send you the bill. It's usually referred to as 'Taxes'
Surely guys at his level have lawyers on retainer to do that for them.
And just as surely, guys at his level just *know better* and hide things from their lawyers. When your entire career is because of your reputation, people will stop at next to nothing to attempt to protect that.
With your bare hands?!?