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>>579654

It involves a lot of illegal activity and degeneracy. It predicates itself on sustaining a criminal underculture.

That being said, my city was a lot better off when the mob ran things. At least the mob cares about the place they live because they actually live there. You get a politician that owns several houses all over the country, he is just looting the city he holds office in.

>>579680

From my research some organized crime groups are "caring" and others are ruthless capitalists of the highest order.

I think it has been with humanity since the fall.

>>579654

Chinese Triad originated from a neighbourhood protecting itself against the government after it was corrupted by the "white devils" and the foreigners BS. It consolidated power: finance, physical, and politcal. So anyone would not dare f- with them.

I surmise it is the same with Mafia. In the films, you often see them swear into the family, a blood vow, burning of the picture of Mary, etc.

>>579654

It's a no, but the gravity depends on the reasons and if it's for supporting the family etc.

Even then still, it's a no.

Just finished the series a few weeks ago, wew lad

>>579691

IF we can believe the Sopranos they burn a picture of St. Peter (or just a patron saint?) and make a vow of it by snuffing the flame within their hands that *insert saint* will block their way into heaven if they don't keep their oath or something.