Aral BalkanA timely reminder that “punishable by fine” means “legal for the rich.”
Allen Stenhaus@aral The only fine this wouldn't entirely apply to would be one based on a percentage of net worth.
eviloatmeal, resident Death Stranding 2 apologist (arch, btw)@allenstenhaus @aral I don't think "punishable by tax" as you describe would be much different.
@allenstenhaus @aral I.e. if you take away one percent of a millionaire's net worth, they're still a millionaire. If you take away one percent of the net worth of someone who spends all their money on rent, they become homeless.
@eviloatmeal @aral My net worth is a negative number. If you're concerned poor people would be worse off, I think you'll find it's more likely the opposite. Many poor people have a negative net worth, so they would pay nothing.
@allenstenhaus @aral Hmm... I suppose. Although I feel like that's what they say about taxes, too.