Depends on the country you are doing this in. Some place like China or Russia it shouldn't be too hard.
With todays Russia you are right. As far as China goes, I think there are cases where you aren't.
China might outlaw companies that sell gender selection for babies in a way that isn't easily fought by monetary bribes. China in contrast to the US throws corrupt politicians into prison when it's in the interest of the party.
On the other hand scify isn't out todays world. It's about a future in which most of the powerful states could have functioning political systems that aren't easily bribed. Third world countries where you can bribe officials might have little power and be subject to the dictates of the powerful countries.
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