"If the fine was very low more people would be doing it. The high fine makes many people think twice before doing it" - Everette

One would think on the surface that makes sense Everett. However, the realty is quite different. Can you think of a more severe penalty than death for people that commit murder?

That being said, all the states in the USA without the death penalty have lower murder rates.
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/det...have-had-consistently-lower-murder-rates

Human beings aren't always rational people. Many think their dastardly deeds will go unpunished and undiscovered.

Best, John smile