Steve:

While I agree the culprit should have to pay, the average "Joe" cannot afford to annie up 4 to 5000 dollars for a plane. The best solution to this would be for everyone to follow the rules in the first place, however, accidents do happen sometimes. I believe if i had that much $$$ wrapped up into an airplane, then $$ would be no object to me in the first place. And I would be the one to make darn sure I was "safe" while I was flying it.