Conventional crime vs organized crime
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- conventional crime is the traditional, illegal behaviour one thinks of as
crime (most crime is conventional). Has 'Extinction'
- organized crime is merely a systematically organized group engaging in
illegal and legal activities for the specific purpose of securing profit and
power. Has 'Perpetuity'
What was the political machine?
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, A broker channeled the votes of an immigrant community to sway an
election
What does transnational crime require?
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It requires going beyond one's own social circle
Who were gangsters before the prohibition?
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- Errand boys for politicians and gambler
- Bottom of the food chain
- Protected by law enforcement
What happened to the Seagram Company after the prohibition?
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The Seagram Company (Bronfman family) moved to USA and paid $1.5M to
settle taxes on illegal export during the prohibition.
What is eugenics?
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Genetically improving the human population
Who was the biggest illegal liquor dealer?
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Joe Normandin
What was the Black Hand?
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- Tactics that included sending letters to victims threatening harm,
kidnapping murder.
- Demanded money
- Media was big influence
How does one become a criminal?
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Usually in association with the wrong people
Respect is received based on what?
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- conventional crime is the traditional, illegal behaviour one thinks of as
crime (most crime is conventional). Has 'Extinction'
- organized crime is merely a systematically organized group engaging in
illegal and legal activities for the specific purpose of securing profit and
power. Has 'Perpetuity'
What was the political machine?
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, A broker channeled the votes of an immigrant community to sway an
election
What does transnational crime require?
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It requires going beyond one's own social circle
Who were gangsters before the prohibition?
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- Errand boys for politicians and gambler
- Bottom of the food chain
- Protected by law enforcement
What happened to the Seagram Company after the prohibition?
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The Seagram Company (Bronfman family) moved to USA and paid $1.5M to
settle taxes on illegal export during the prohibition.
What is eugenics?
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Genetically improving the human population
Who was the biggest illegal liquor dealer?
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Joe Normandin
What was the Black Hand?
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- Tactics that included sending letters to victims threatening harm,
kidnapping murder.
- Demanded money
- Media was big influence
How does one become a criminal?
Give this one a try later!
Usually in association with the wrong people
Respect is received based on what?
