In a sense, that is what happened in Germany in the last 20 years or so, when people looked into the doctoral titles of politicians.
Turns out: it did not change anything. Even in cases where the universities revoked the titles, politicians were hardly ever affected at all. Some became our equivalent to governors weeks after their cheating was unveiled.
I wouldn't say it changed nothing. Take the Guttenberg incidence for example. But more often it doesn't lead to actual repercusions, I agree on that with you.
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In a sense, that is what happened in Germany in the last 20 years or so, when people looked into the doctoral titles of politicians.
Turns out: it did not change anything. Even in cases where the universities revoked the titles, politicians were hardly ever affected at all. Some became our equivalent to governors weeks after their cheating was unveiled.
I wouldn't say it changed nothing. Take the Guttenberg incidence for example. But more often it doesn't lead to actual repercusions, I agree on that with you.