"So - you feel the penalties set down in law are always just and appropriate?"
I believe not all penalties set down in law are always just and appropriate, probably even some authorities may see it this way too, but just imagine that you were to ask that question if you were set in front of a judge to justify your piracy acts, do you really think that'll get you out of trouble?
So - you feel the penalties set down in law are always just and appropriate? And maximum sentences/fines are the ideal that should be aimed for?
What are you trying to say exactly?