Hey man I’m all for the natural consequences of one’s actions. Passing a counterfeit $20 (if it was ever proven he had actual knowledge that it was counterfeit, which it wasn’t) is worth a misdemeanor charge. But not your life.
Defrauding the IRS? Pay up and pay a fine. If severe enough, jail time.
Murder a man? Go to prison for decades. Just ask Derek Chauvin.
Running scams on the entire nation, the way Trump did (and continues to do)? Same!
I agree! Just obey the law!