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The people are put in prison for 'not paying a fine'. They are not put in prison for 'not having a TV licence'.

For someone not wanting to have a TV licence the options are simple:

1)Abide by the law and only watch TV that is not a live broadcast. Then be prepared to defend yourself if you are harassed by the authorities.

2)Don't abide by the law and take your chances. If someone knocks on your door and asks if you have a TV tell them to get lost.

3)Admit to having a TV, face prosecution and pay the fine.

4)If all above fails, and you don't pay the fine, do your time in prison for contempt of court.

None of this is comparable to losing an eye.