Well...I think that they probably have some power...but I think that it's probably high risk probably low reward? Especially when you consider the chances that someone else might just kill you even if you get away with murder.

[ he does appreciate spike's honesty, actually? he's not put off by it at all. ]

It reminds me of going to the casino, a little. Unless you really know how to play your cards right, the House is almost always going to win.