Of course not. Is the role of law enforcement to equalize "pain," or to discourage unacceptable behavior? No matter the size of the fine levied on the "evil rich guy," it won't get his attention as much as a suspension or revocation of the applicable license or permit. That's closer to equality.
This is a slippery slope. Would you really advocate the government determining how much you could "afford"? To me, the implications are scary.
How can you separate those things?
This is a slippery slope. Would you really advocate the government determining how much you could "afford"? To me, the implications are scary.
Every honest government will do it. That is why Bill Gates pays more taxes than you (hopefuly). Scary is when you get all the "justice" you can afford.