Intellegent, if certain things were not acceptable, “cash businesses” would not be allowed. As a general rule, orthodoxy has decided whats “acceptable.” I am not saying everyone finds these things acceptable but the communities will accept them. You dont see people in cash businesses being put in charem for stealing from the government (and thus all of Americans). But I bet if a frum person started driving to shul there would be some serious repercussions. Hypocrisy is part of how ALL religions are practiced. Also, I dont think anyone here said driving to shul is CORRECT, just that its not really for us to judge.
The Big One – I stand by my statement that “But just because someone does not drive to shul on shabbos doesnt make them a better Jew than someone who does.” You dont know how Hashem judges everyone. You dont know if that person driving to shul brings them closer to follow Torah Judaism. And while we dont condone breaking halacha, its not up to us to decide who is the better Jew. Obviously, the goal is 100% halacha following Jews, but some people need steps.