Or...it could be that they paid the higher fine, and are upset that others won't have to.

Or... that the poor people who wouldn't even be able to afford the lower fine don't want to the rich to get off easy, and to have their own One kid swamped by a bunch of rich kids because their parents could pay the reduced fine.

Or...it could be that they paid the higher fine, and are upset that others won't have to

You are correct.

See http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK95542.htm

Never believe the MSM! ;)