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yachtmusic t1_jbj3zd7 wrote

Reply to comment by cforbinn in "Bankrupt" Alex Jones proposed to maintain 520k annual salary by phunky_1

Did you read the article? $520k a year plus bonuses is well beyond what he needs to care for his family.

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cforbinn t1_jbj445t wrote

That’s my point. I agree with it. He is used to a lot more. Compensation is relative to lifestyle. He was a millionaire before, well above $520k a year. This is poor to him, but not to us. The alternative is, he gets nothing. I don’t agree with that.

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govshutdown t1_jbj77nd wrote

This feels a lot like “he’s better than us”, which is just ridiculous.

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cforbinn t1_jbj7dyi wrote

He isn’t, and I didn’t say that. Im trying not to look at this with feelings. Don’t use yours either.

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yachtmusic t1_jbj8hqx wrote

I don’t see how anyone in CT cannot have feelings about this.

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cforbinn t1_jbj94jb wrote

The court of law, and punishments rest of facts, and proving those facts alone. The constitution states excessive fines should not be imposed(8th amendment). It’s just my opinion, I’m not a lawyer, but doesn’t it seem like taking away all of someone’s livelihood violate the right to a fair punishment?

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EarthExile t1_jbjf6rt wrote

Nope. Every prison sentence takes away your livelihood.

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Jawaka99 t1_jbjc16t wrote

In child support cases for celebrities and rich couples mothers don't get what they need to raise a child, they get enough so they can continue to live the lifestyle they were used to.

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yachtmusic t1_jbk9nm1 wrote

Do you really think he deserves to live the lifestyle he was accustomed to after all that he did?

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Jawaka99 t1_jblm77b wrote

He spoke words. He didn't burn villages and/or rape the women.

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govshutdown t1_jbjsk4i wrote

> enough so they can continue to live the lifestyle they were used to.

i hope everyone can acknowledge that is ridiculous... right?

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Jawaka99 t1_jblmcwu wrote

Oh for sure. If you marry a millionaire and get divorced you shouldn't get half of it because you're used to the millionaire life.

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