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That's why a percentage of income should be the fine. Like the porsche man who got a $400000 fine. Rich prick wasn't laughing all of a sudden.
A percentage of income still isn't equitable though.
If you're destitute a week's income means you starve.
If you're a millionnaire a week's income stings bit doesn't affect much.
If you're a billionnaire there is a good chance you don't technically have an income, and if you do you can lose half of your wealth without feeling it.
The billionaire might not feel it, but the money gained could be significant for all sorts of good things that help lift the burdon of the lower class.