Sentence examples for Is it proportionate from inspiring English sources
Is it proportionate for the state to authorise itself to retain the DNA profile of someone who has never even been charged for a trivial offence, let alone had the chance to defend himself in a court of law?
Commissioner Gonzales may well ask "Is it proportionate to put potters in prison for loading the dishes they bought into the dishwashers they own?" But any potter who wants to make foodables for a Speckless Disher can sign up for our Developer Program – there's just no good reason to sneak around like a thief.
"I do think it's important that an apology too is an important thing and if you are talking about sacking someone, [you have to ask] is it proportionate.
"What Nato does is defensive and it is proportionate".
"A 12-week suspension is an exceptional step, but I believe it is a proportionate response to Jonathan's role in this unhappy affair.
Is that proportionate justification for building legal and physical architecture requiring cameras and microphones in every living room and bedroom in the land – just in case?
"Was it proportionate," I ask, "to say that they are 'jealous lying cunts whose lives haven't turned out like they'd hoped and they want everyone to be as unhappy as they are?'" "Yeah.
The military plan.. is proportionate, it is limited, it does not mean boots on the ground.
It is not proportionate to what is happening.
Was it proportionate to offer so much money to (relatively) poorly-paid and young sportsmen?
