[goldstategop]

Every one is equal in the eyes of the law. The reality is every one is treated differently on account of their circumstances. Theory and reality don't always mesh and as much as we'd like it to be different it wasn't, it isn't and it will never be.

[The Electrician]

OK, but I will note that you have changed your line of argument from "he should have been treated differently" to "in reality people are treated differently depending on their circumstances". The latter is just a description of reality, whereas the former is advocating disparate treatment. So, are you still, or are you no longer advocating disparate treatment for identical offenses?