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Actually, the fine was £265
Leaving her with plenty of cash to, you know, treat herself to a nice little handbag to get over this nasty ordeal.
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So the punishment is inversely proportional to the severity of the crime, yes?
That would only be true if the banker or MP got a six month term for nicking water, which of course they wouldn't. Punishment appears entirely dependent on social standing, which is why people convicted of benefit fraud are dealt with much more harshly than those falsely claiming expenses. Gotta keep them in their place.
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@Hefty
Steal millions as a banker: No charges.
Steal thousands as an MP: Just pay it back.
Steal £1000 as a middle class woman: £325 fine.
Steal £3.50 as a student: Jail for 6 months.
So the punishment is inversely proportional to the severity of the crime, yes?
Seems fair.