“In hundreds of cases, I’ve never used my powers on the wrong side”

That was Sherlock Holmes’ observation in The Final Problem, as he contemplated the possibility of Moriarty’s organization finishing him off. It’s a cool epitaph, a sentiment all of us should aspire to.

Instead, of course, many people put their powers — skills, money, power — to use on the wrong side. Here are some examples.

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