[Arnt]

A fine example of whataboutism.

FWIW, both the country where I was born and the one where I live have chosen a simple approximation: Fines are set at "x typical daily earnings" and the court will estimate the equivalent in legal tender, jail time is set in days.

[veltas]

I disagree that it's a "fine example of whataboutism", I think it's more 'apples and oranges'. How would you define whataboutism, or why do you think that it applies here?

[Arnt]

Well, yes, that orange exists, but whatabout this apple? Typically with a clear and relevant difference between the two, and not mentioning that difference.