Last one to post in this thread wins!
Real asshole government at work there.
What I find most distasteful about this and any other situation where a huge fine is imposed is where the money goes.
Does it go to help homeless veterans, or widows and orphans? Me thinks not.
Does it go to helping victims of crime? Doubt it.
Does it go to providing wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs for handicapped or elderly? Not likely.
Does it go to anything positive to help anyone? Hell no.
So where does it go? How about to general revenue coffers for the government to use for whatever they see fit. That's what I find really obnoxious about monetary penalties, big or small that are levied against individuals or companies.