Posted by gardenergirl on January 22, 2005, at 17:52:48
In reply to Re: Blocking Policy » alexandra_k, posted by Atticus on January 22, 2005, at 17:12:28
> But on so many occasions, as in this one with Chemist, the level of penalty assessed just seems -- on a common-sense intuitive level -- to be grossly disproportionate to the level of the offense.
I absolutely agree. And didn't the Supreme Court just throw out mandatory sentencing? They think judges should be allowed to use mitigating circumstances in deciding on sentences.
Surely there are enough here on Babble, Dr. Bob included, I would hope, who can feel confident that common sense can play a role in deciding on sanctions? Personally, I would never have gone beyond a PBC in this given situation unless the poster's continued with the tone of their posts.
gg
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