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Originally Posted by Jazuela
So, if I murdered a 90-year-old dying of cancer by shooting him in the head with an AR-15, I shouldn't go to jail because it's not as bad as the guy who shoots a 40-year-old doctor who is healthy.
Just because B is not as offensive as A, doesn't make A no longer a crime.
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Not sure murder is a fair comparison to bribery/corruption. Yes they are both crimes but violent crimes are generally heinous. White collar crimes, not so much..
The punishment should fit the crime.