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From: Hibbert.pa@XEROX.COM
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Subject: Re: The Mob and Atlantic City
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Date: Wed, 3-Sep-86 16:55:21 EDT
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I agree, sometimes it's hard to prove coercion.  In the situation you
describe, you'd probably have to catch someone in the act of "fixing"
one of your trucks, and then show some connection between the mechanic
and the shipper.

I also agree that the mob isn't going to magically disappear under any
reasonably likely circumstances.

I still would like you to address the question of whether the fact
that prostitution (gambling, drug sales, etc.) are illegal has
anything to do with their susceptibility to blackmail and
racketeering.  If not, is there some other reason why the Mob
concentrates in these areas?

Chris

[ Hmmm... I agree with you that those who engage in illegal activities
are more susceptable to intimidation, for the reasons you give.
However, that doesn't mean that's the only people that get the
"businessman" treatment.  But do we just say, "sorry, you use drugs,
you lose."  Do we just leave the mob alone, and let them do what they
like to people we (whoever 'we' are - I guess the police) judge not
worth trying to help? - CWM]
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