> Because bribery and ”persuasion”, as you call it, is illegal and thus carries a lot of risk? You're thinking like a commoner. Which I get, I'm a commoner, to

> Because bribery and ”persuasion”, as you call it, is illegal and thus carries a lot of risk? You're thinking like a commoner. Which I get, I'm a commoner, too. I certainly wouldn't try that kind of "persuasion". That'd land me in jail for a million years. But the the rules are different when you're a member of the ruling class or serving their interests. It's unfortunate. It really is. But that's how things are.