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Originally Posted by me283
I think jail should be for people who are a danger to society; this woman clearly isn't. I also think jail should be for repeat offenders; I don't believe this woman is. Thirdly, I think prison should be to teach people discipline and respect; I think this lady showed a large measure of both.
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What would be a suitable non-custodial sentence for her though mate? Another fine? If you do, and she doesn't pay that, which she probably won't, then she'll end up in jail anyway (and for more than 7 days probably). You could give her a community service order, but I think finding her a CS position could be quite hard.
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The thing that amazes me is the apparent gusto with which the council have pursued this woman. It would be nice if they were so dilligent in their everyday duties...
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Agreed. I know for a fact that there are families that are fairly well off that get away with worse. Neither should, but the council should get their priorities right anyway.
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Originally Posted by orangebird
Punky, if you seriously think you can sensibly compare a paedophile with a pensioner that refused to pay the increase in her council tax, you really do need to get a grip.  |
The point is noone is above the law, in case you missed it the last 3 times I said it. It doesn't matter how serious or how trivial the crime. Its still a crime, and it still carries a punishment.
OK, so a pensioner gets caught speeding, we let them off because they are old? Parking tickets? We let them off those because they are old? When exactly do you become old, and so above the law?