No, its apples and apples. Punishment in the workplace for a disgression in your private life. The disgression was a Can't Understand Normal Thinking act of the highest order, but the fact remains that its a workplace punishment for something unrelated to work.
So where is the line drawn? Would you get less for a white collar crime? What about speeding? Brett got 4 weeks for having a drink. Should it only apply to football players? Lets introduce it to all your jobs, next time you get smashed and refused service your out of work for a few weeks.
If you have a problem with the punishment that was handed down by the courts it should be fixed within the courts, not in the workplace.
Also, Im aware that there are clauses in the contract etc, Its not a debate on the rules more of a moral debate.