@GBU_28 skip any example that doesn’t routinely involve the single biggest cause of child death in the US. There is no reason for a person to be exceeding the speed limit by double. That’s just gambling with others life and limb.
I think a multi-thousand dollar, income adjusted fine should be the minimum in that case.
@GBU_28 the point is significance of the criminal action and the penalty.
Paying my property taxes late should have a fine (a penalty), but assuming I pay them with in a reasonable time, one that is not significant (say 2% of the taxes amount, or a flat fee of $25)
The government is taking things of value without recompense because I failed to act with in the law.
I’ve seen no argument from you that the penalty is not reasonable, or that a reasonable penalty is unjust.
@GBU_28 skip any example that doesn’t routinely involve the single biggest cause of child death in the US. There is no reason for a person to be exceeding the speed limit by double. That’s just gambling with others life and limb.
I think a multi-thousand dollar, income adjusted fine should be the minimum in that case.
The point is I selected an example that had no relation to cars or driving, and no safety context.
The point of the example was ownership, and dealings with the government.
Critical thinking 101
I made clear in earlier comments that I’m aware driving is a privilege and reckless driving is a serious crime
@GBU_28 the point is significance of the criminal action and the penalty.
Paying my property taxes late should have a fine (a penalty), but assuming I pay them with in a reasonable time, one that is not significant (say 2% of the taxes amount, or a flat fee of $25)
The government is taking things of value without recompense because I failed to act with in the law.
I’ve seen no argument from you that the penalty is not reasonable, or that a reasonable penalty is unjust.
@GBU_28 additionally, there are many cases where the government seizes the tools used to commit the crime.
I (off the top of my head) only find issue with this where the confiscated “stuff” is not evidence and taken prior to conviction.