Why does the 1sg do time while the general gets fined for the same crime?

The media continually addresses issues of sexual harassment.  For those of you out there serving more than 10yrs can see even most recent developments cast a cloud on hard working subordinates by portraying or sending a message that as SERVICEMEMBERS regardless of rank we have serious problems with EO and SHARP violations. Is it hypocritical to punish a Soldier and send him to Leavenworth for maximum punishment time and UCMJ.  While Senior NCO's/Officers and Generals forcibly retire quietly in some corner of the U.S. or otherwise without even a possibility of sex offender registration?  Enjoy and Discuss please....