You are really over-engineering this whole discussion, Ex.
When an "incentive" crosses a certain threshold it becomes a bribe. People go to jail for offering and taking bribes.
They do not go to jail for getting $1,000 back when they buy a car....although the car may be a piece of shit. Caveat emptor, you know.
When an "incentive" crosses a certain threshold it becomes a bribe. People go to jail for offering and taking bribes.
They do not go to jail for getting $1,000 back when they buy a car....although the car may be a piece of shit. Caveat emptor, you know.