• OldChicoAle@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    So is the difference “I’ll give you money to do this thing” versus “I’ll give you money if you do this thing”?

    They both sound like bribes to me. Money, goods, or services are just handed over at different times.

    I fucking hate these people. No shame. No morals. No humanity.

    • orcrist@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      My interpretation of the article is that it’s a question of timing. If you offer me money in order to hook you up, that’s a bribe. But if I hook you up and later you give me money in thanks, that’s not a bribe.

      Obviously both of them are corrupt. But apparently this law can only target the former.