I think we're in agreement. I hate any laws (that I can think of offhand) where the penalty is basically a fine. if I speed and get a $150 ticket,
Posted by
dogbert183
Nov 4 '08, 13:13
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it's gonna hurt me a bit, someone who makes less it'll hurt more, but say bill gates wouldn't even notice it. in this case being wealthy gives one a license to break the law.
I say forget the $5k fine and give the voter fraud people a year in jail. noone wants to give up their freedom, some won't be as worried about giving up cash.
(and I'll say right now I don't know what penalty could be put in place instead of fines for things like speeding, I just know I don't like it the way it is)
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