[Blood of Tyrants]

I think this would violate the 8th amendment of the Constitution.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

[Verginius Rufus]

The 8th amendment is a dead letter. Otherwise a bakery in Oregon could not be fined $135,000 for refusing to decorate a cake in a manner contrary to their religious beliefs.

I think I have heard the word "ze" before, from Inspector Clouseau.