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> amount so high it will get taglines so people will pay attention and think that could happen to them That's not how it works, it's about getting the accounta
by unwise-exe 4y ago
> amount so high it will get taglines so people will pay attention and think that could happen to them
That's not how it works, it's about getting the accountants or lawyers or whoever to tell that person's boss "this can be expected to cost us $XXXX".
- lajamerr 4y agoLawyers are sophisticated bunch they know these amounts will garner taglines. Do you honestly believe that these lawyers/judges don't incorporate public perception into their accounts of what they think a fitting punishment is and use them as a way to lead public policy/deterrence for particular crimes?