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Old 19-09-2011, 09:29 AM   #13
flappist
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Default Re: Our chaotic penalty system

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Originally Posted by Bobman
Have to wonder if someone assaulted a politician, would they get an increased penalty to "set an example"? I highly doubt that they would be given a lenient charge, when compared to the average citizen.

It's pretty embarrassing that in this country you can quite often be penalised more for tax evasion than for taking one's life. Common sense needs to return!
It is a completely different offence to assault a politician with much stronger penalties.

I mean what do you expect in a country where tax fraud rivals murder in the level of resources committed towards resolution........
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