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Originally Posted by usuallee
We might have to agree to disagree then. I don't happen to think the value of the goods should be the primary parameter, and certainly not the sole parameter for determining the amount of the fine levied. If you do tie it to the value of the goods there must be a cap. I threw out $1000 earlier. I think a fine of much beyond that would be cruel and unusual punishment, as we say in the States.
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Your argument doesn't make any sense to me, I'm afraid.
Let's suppose someone illegally downloads items that have a retail value of $10,000. You're saying that, if caught, they should only have to pay $1,000? They get $10,000 of goods for $1,000, whereas the honest consumer pays $10,000?
Sorry, but that makes no sense. The dishonest person should be punished. Saying "you'll only have to pay 10% of what you've taken" isn't a punishment at all - it's more like a reward!