[DungeonMaster]

Paying the fine only tells them that you had enough money to pay the fine so the follow-up fine will be more. This was step one of what the Nazi's did to the Jews, they hurt them financially.

Israel is still our teacher just like throughout the bible and pointed out in the bible.

[newgeezer]

Paying the fine only tells them that you had enough money to pay the fine so the follow-up fine will be more. This was step one of what the Nazi's did to the Jews, they hurt them financially.

Israel is still our teacher just like throughout the bible and pointed out in the bible.

Excellent points!

I thought I heard there was a GoFundMe for these folks. But, I think you're right. The last thing they should do is give in and pay the fine. Unless I'm missing something, let them put a lien on the house. Use the GoFundMe money to pay for legal representation. Then, when they win the appeal (if not the first, the last), the lien will come off and they should be no poorer for it.