@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 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.