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If a penalty is "worth it", it's a business decision, not a penalty. Add a zero or two if you want it to work as intended.
Some countries make their penalties a percentage of income. Makes the sting equal for everyone.
Maybe makes the big guys sting some, but the same percentage for someone that is counting every penny for their food is still going to be more painful for them.
True. And we can't legislate our way out of this. Any legislation we proffer and make happen will be weaponized against the poor.