I always thought it should go one step further. If I'm a government official (politician, judge, police officer, etc) and I commit a crime the damage goes much

I always thought it should go one step further. If I'm a government official (politician, judge, police officer, etc) and I commit a crime the damage goes much beyond the damage that would have been incurred if a private citizen had done the same. It undermines societies faith in the system as a while which is ultimately so much worse. The punishments should be accordingly.