You missed my point, HiTech,
or I missed yours.
I accept that the perks get adjusted. The number in the hangar doesn't specifically point out that the bonus is lower than it would be in a different country-balance situation. It is just a number without any context.
To many players, once again, like me, it (the hangar number) means nothing. Like going to a store and buying a Coke for $1...not realizing that next door it is only $.75. The price is the price.
If there was a message pointing out that there is a perk point penalty, then perhaps people would make different choices. Maybe the point-farmers notice it. I've seen it, but it means nothing.
I appreciate you've gotten past making up motivations for me.