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Justice

The unjust nature of fines

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In essence, almost every neoliberal society employs monetary fines as a method to direct citizens’ behavior towards adhering to laws. However, this system of penalties is often criticized for its inherent unfairness; it does not punish the rich and the poor equally. For instance, a fine of 100 KM (convertible marks) might be negligible for some, while for others it represents a significant...