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Taken from wikipedia:
There are at times little distinction between "legitimate" organizations and organized crime. For instance, corrupt businesses or non-democratic governments often bear strong resemblance to organized crime. Indeed, some have theorized that states are created from organized crime.
Organized crime distinguishes itself from other non-governmental organizations, through its ability to provide its own protection. A legitimate business relies on a government to enforce its contracts, while organized crime must rely only upon itself. When such institutions gain legitimacy they become governments.
Hmm, sounds a bit cynical to me. What do you think?
I also found Pillsbury's first attempts at selling powdered drinks. A bit racist, but hey, this was the 60's and 70's. Heh.
Ahh I have too many projects! 2x English, 1x Calc, 1x APUS, 1x Eagle. Gah.. time for lunch, then workworkwork.
There are at times little distinction between "legitimate" organizations and organized crime. For instance, corrupt businesses or non-democratic governments often bear strong resemblance to organized crime. Indeed, some have theorized that states are created from organized crime.
Organized crime distinguishes itself from other non-governmental organizations, through its ability to provide its own protection. A legitimate business relies on a government to enforce its contracts, while organized crime must rely only upon itself. When such institutions gain legitimacy they become governments.
Hmm, sounds a bit cynical to me. What do you think?
I also found Pillsbury's first attempts at selling powdered drinks. A bit racist, but hey, this was the 60's and 70's. Heh.
Ahh I have too many projects! 2x English, 1x Calc, 1x APUS, 1x Eagle. Gah.. time for lunch, then workworkwork.