Law, Business and Society 11th Edition by Tony McAdams

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Speeding Ticket
Ferrari-driving millionaire, "Roland S." was fined $290,000 in 2009 for speeding 60 miles per hour through a small village in Switzerland where the speed limit was 30. In their verdict, which was subject to appeal, judges labeled the driver a "traffic thug." The fine reflected a 2007 Swiss law allowing judges to hand down fines in certain misdemeanor cases based on personal income and wealth. "Roland S." was worth some $20 million, and he was a repeat offender. The maximum Swiss fine is $1 million, while Germany permits as much as a $16 million fine. France, Austria, and the Nordic nations also permit punishments based on personal wealth.
Question
Would you favor penalties in America based on income and wealth Explain.