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Dear ANIKI, Thank you for a well researched and developed piece. Organized crime entities exist in all societies because they serve a purpose, in South America and Mexico the organized crime entities such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army ( ELN ), or Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel are entities in scale of weapons, and wealth that far, far outstrip the height of the YAKUZA, and this is fueled be the demand for illegal drugs, in Canada, Europe, and most importantly the United States. When the society determines it is its best interests to eliminate such organizations it will do so.
The Japanese people could quite easily create a law strengthening their existing Anti-YAKUZA laws, something similar to the American Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and the US could eliminate the South American organized crime organizations with a stroke of the pen, by making illegal drugs "Legal", taxing and controlling their distribution and production. Until that time these organizations fulfill a social-need and will remain in existence until that need no longer exists.
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Thank you for such an Informative video!! Like most people in the West, I know the Yakuza exists but I never knew their history or the extent of their influence and this was exactly what I had been looking for to educate me!!
The crazy thing that I think most people don't equate with "organized crime" is that it is "organized" and therefore, (despite stereotypes), they deserve a certain amount of respect as a governing body, entrusted with the well-being of the common folk just as any governing organization.
Interestingly enough, the "organized" gang acts as a sort of surrogate government that is way more immediately effective and more closely involved with the every-day normal people living in their areas than local government could Ever be; and, aside from having to pay protection, the pro's seem to usually outweigh the cons of having them around. As organized crime is about making money, they generally tend to uphold order, and do not tolerate random crimes that could disrupt business. Also, (and this could be a completely separate discussion), I believe most people want to see themselves as good and altruistic human beings; even Yakuza members. (in fact, I would wager, that is probably the Biggest rationalization members employ to themselves for even Being Yakuza members; the fact that they can make an immediate and Real difference in their own community).
That all being said, these organizations are generally generous in their dealings with the public at large, and they often are often much more responsive to local issues than actual government officials, and they are also not burdened with all the associative red tape in order to get things done. Just some thoughts I had on the subject... thank you for your indulgence. :)
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