And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”

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    7 months ago

    This is what exponential fines solve. It can start at $100 and it’ll eventually stop when the unrepentant behavior raises it to the point of crippling the offender economically.

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      7 months ago

      For the record I would much rather have the exponential fines than this $1,000 joke of a punishment.

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      7 months ago

      Yes but that point comes sooner for the poor person than the wealthy person. We should remove inequality in the justice system, not just work around it.

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        Just don’t repeat the offense, bub. A fine is a deterrent. If it doesn’t deter, it’s not working. Imagine having to assess someone’s net worth every time a fine is to be applied.