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Originally Posted by Big Papa Goat
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Now, before you go and say that it favors the rich, we could make it proportional to your income. Kinda like a non-progressive tax
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No. If it's 10% of Farmer Joe's income, it's gonna be 10% of Bill Gate's income.
To do otherwise really wouldn't be justified, particularly in the case of breaking the law. Hell, the government would be more than satisfied with 10% out of a rich man's pocket.
I already addressed those without any property that would amount to anything/can't afford it. Alternate punishments would be given that would still benefit the people more than just sticking these folks in jail (i.e. community service, etc).
It should also be noted that many who pay such fines should have a parole officer, and that continued offences should eventually lead to jail time.