It's a myth that people only join organized crime because of economic disadvantages. People who get involved get involved for all types of reasons. Yes, many because they are poor. But in Italy, China, Japan and other countries accountants, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, people from nearly all walks of life join organized crime. Then you have those who get filthy rich and still stay involved. If it was only for economic reasons, why don't they quit?
One things is the street soldier that kill,sell dope etc and another are the white collars that made bussiness with the mafias. A man that launder dope money or that or who wins a contract thanks to corrupt politicians.
Are different worlds but the 95% are people that have no choices for live.
