We are free to give / take, but the constitution forbids bribery.
Man or woman, I have never met anyone who hates freedom. After all, the architect gave us certain freedoms at birth. So, we are free to give and to take. As we give away some of our books to individuals and organizations, if we happen to be politicians, we must be cautious regarding the value of what we get back, because there are limitations.
The U.S. constitution explicitly limits how much a politician can accept in 'gifts' before it begins to look like a bribe to effect a change or extort a favor. So, givers and takers beware!
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