Is there a risk that we're double penalizing someone? Not only are they feeling disenfranchised with the system, but now we're disenfranchising them financially by levying a fine, even if it is only $20. It's symbolic in nature and it seems like we're doubly punishing someone who not only feels disenfranchised with the system, but who feels doubly disenfranchised now with the monetary fine.
On October 3rd, 2016. See this statement in context.