[chiefalchemist]

> "Robbery is a violent crime (robbery, by definition, consists of using force or threat of force/intimidation) that places members of the public in danger."

If you purposely under pay someone, you are:

1) devaluing them as a human being and a citizen

2) you likely could be putting them under excessive stress due to lack of income.

3) if they are (mostly) minorites it could be argued that your decision is racism.

Etc.

Given what we know about the mind and the body, the gap between physical violence and emotional violence is becoming less and less disticnt. (Note: Studies have found the memory and effect of emotional abuse last longer).

It is at this illogocial to priortize one over the other. Theft is theft. In both case there are "side effects." In fact, I'd argue your better off witnessing a bank robbery then being subjected to wage theft.

None the less, fines are a slap on the wrist. Look at Wells Fargo. Disgusting. They say crime doesn't pay; unless of course your collar is white.