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Originally Posted by Hesla
Really ??
Why should one person receive a stiffer punishment than the next for the same offence ?
Is there data out there detailing that rich dudes in Beamers get more speeding tickets ?
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I wouldn't argue for this system, but I'm not sure I agree with your assesment of the situation.
When it comes to a monetary penalty, a percentage of income is probably a more fair punishment than a flat fee.
To use your terminology, 200 is going to be a much stiffer fine to the guy making 45,000 a year than the guy making 4,500,000 a year.
Now, of course anything including criminal charges, or jail time would be different, and have to be equal in absolutes.