...Speakeasies were underground bars where people needed a password to enter, in these Speakeasies the owners sold small products in return the person purchasing would get a free beer with that product they are selling. Owners of these Speakeasies were allowed to sell because they were technically not selling alcohol they would sell other products. These underground bars would create a lot of problems one main problem was the increase in crime, with prohibition many people wanted to drink because it was illegal. Gangsters/Gangs raised to the top because of this new law, gangs were created to protect their territories and their speakeasies from other gangs. Al Capone and The Untouchables were the biggest gangs of speakeasies, these gangs would...
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...Illegal Immigration “Nearly thirty billion dollars is the average dollar amount that illegal households cost the US federal government”(Illegal). Through all of America’s history, immigration has been a key factor in ways that are good and bad. The United States has been a country that has welcomed people from different countries with open arms, but recently this issue has become a national debate. Illegal Immigration has been an underlying cause of many of our nations problems today. Many citizens of the United States are becoming more and more aware of the impact that illegal immigrants bring to our country. Not only are they welcoming themselves into our country, they are also welcoming themselves to our jobs, our economy and taking advantage of our government’s flaws. All over the US citizens from all ages are trying to find jobs that will fit their lifestyles. What many people like to point out is the fact that illegal immigrants take the menial lower waged jobs that most legal Americans wouldn’t. This is very true partly because non-skilled subordinate pay jobs do not require illegals to show proof of citizenship; therefore, they have a way to get money to support themselves. This is obviously better for the employers financially, because then they don’t have to pay their employees as much, and they get to make more revenue as a company. In this case, many middle-class Americans are struggling, because most low-wage jobs do not provide the money lawful citizens need...
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...Gang activities in Chicago and it suburbs. Introduction Deindustrialization brought the new generation of young gangsters. Its number increases every year, all over the country, in cities of different sizes. Are those gangs the product of restructuring economics? Can they be considered a new social minority? What policy should the community use to control this problem? I decided to write my research paper about the gang activities during the deindustrialization because I think it is very important for political scientist to research how economical and political changes may impact the society and public policy. In my work I answer such questions as what challenges the urban administration experiences during the globalization and how to respond to them. This topic has its actuality today because gangs are becoming a new social “underclass”. (Taylor, 1990, p. 81) What does it mean? With the end of industrialization era a lot of job opportunities disappeared for a new generation of youth. Moreover, gang bands usually act as well-armed economic groups. As the result, many young males were involved in street gang activities such as drug dealing and other criminals. Once those young ones fall in criminal they stay involved in gang activities even when they become adult. (Hagedorn, 1991, p.529) It is remarkable to notice that Mass Media also had its role in growing new population of gangs. The Hollywood industry usually shows images of rich, famous gangsters...
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...Costanza and Ronald Helms. "Street Gangs and Aggregate Homicides: An Analysis of Effects During the 1990s Violent Crime Peak" Homicide Studies 16(3): 280-307. June 11, 2012. Online. June 12, 2013. City-level violence escalated and peaked during the 1990’s, which possibly caused a similarly high homicide rate. Many studies have linked gang activity with higher rates of violent crimes. This study uses empirical research to link gang violence with homicide rates. A majority of studies only looked at the micro level of gang attribute violence and homicide correlation. Costanza focused on the macro level using 154 U.S. cities to determine if active gangs directly correlated with homicide rates. Criminologist in the 1990’s paid special attention to the structural factors contributing to the all-time peak of violence in the young men demographic. Researchers have remained focused on the patterns of homicide within the context of the violence peak in the 90’s. Costanza chose to “focus explicitly on the plausible empirical link between street gangs and homicide offending in central cities throughout the Unites States”. The factors that lead to an increase in homicide include the drug market, guns, and gang presence. Recent studies have shown that it is a combination of factors, as opposed to just financial opportunity, that lead to gang membership. The reason for the lack of macro level studies of gang violence has been due to the lack of gang related studies. Maxson in 1992, published...
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...Sam Morrison Professor Butler English 111 12:30-1:45pm 3 May 2012 Illegal Immigration “Nearly thirty billion dollars is the average dollar amount that illegal households cost the US federal government”(Illegal). Through all of America’s history, immigration has been a key factor in ways that are good and bad. The United States has been a country that has welcomed people from different countries with open arms, but recently this issue has become a national debate. Illegal Immigration has been an underlying cause of many of our nations problems today. Many citizens of the United States are becoming more and more aware of the impact that illegal immigrants bring to our country. Not only are they welcoming themselves into our country, they are also welcoming themselves to our jobs, our economy and taking advantage of our government’s flaws. All over the US citizens from all ages are trying to find jobs that will fit their lifestyles. What many people like to point out is the fact that illegal immigrants take the menial lower waged jobs that most legal Americans wouldn’t. This is very true partly because non-skilled subordinate pay jobs do not require illegals to show proof of citizenship; therefore, they have a way to get money to support themselves. This is obviously better for the employers financially, because then they don’t have to pay their employees as much, and they get to make more revenue as a company. In this case, many middle-class Americans are struggling, because...
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...with general misconduct. There was a shift on the punishment where people stopped giving corporal punishment which included public executions, whipping or shaming which were commonly used to new methods that involved locking out the criminals out of the society on their own. This evolved as a form of punishment where offenders would be deprived their liberty for a specified period. Role of Time The most recent type of crime activity to have developed in UK and all across Europe is the phenomenon of gang activities. Gang activities are believed to have increased especially due to the fact that the crime has been ignored for a long period. However, the olden theories about the origin of the gangs and the sources the gangs acquire their power have been found to be misleading. It has been established that the gang talk has been propagated by the media as more people especially in the younger generation being recruited in to the gangs (Hallsworth and Young, 2008, pp. 175). The new members become new threats to the society as they are bound to live on the gangs forever. Back on those times, hanging was the most common punishment. People would gather at particular places...
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...To What Extent was The Untied States of America Prosperous and United in the 1920’s? America was not prosperous or united during the 1920’s. Although there were reasons to show that The United States were prosperous during this time, there are stronger arguments and ‘harder’ evidence to show that most of population were neither prosperous nor united. These arguments are, the collapse of the American economy in the late 1920’s and the countries economical situation, prohibition and the truth in society a large part of this being racism. There are signs of prosperity and unity in the 1920’s for the Americans; evidence of prosperity is that sales in radios went from 60,000 to 10,000,000 this wasn’t because they were a necessity it was because they could be bought, a statement of wealth. Woodrow Wilson started progresism. Henry Ford made the model T car the first mass produced. They went from $3 billion in debt to $3 billion in profit. Businesses were averaging 80% profits. This all sounds fantastic and how does this mean there was no prosperity or unity? Maybe America was dancing on a volcano that they weren’t prepared to erupt. Late October 1929 the American economy collapses. From a massive high to major low, politicians claimed “Invincibility,” “Untouchable” and “On a Permanent High,” days before the crash. Surely a country cannot be prosperous when they go into recession or when there economy collapses. The economy collapsed mainly due to the fact that America went into ‘isolation...
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...The term organized crime has become well known during recent years. Primarily through movies, television shows, and news reports. When a person hears the term organized crime, they think of the mob from movies like godfather, goodfellas, and scarface. However; those movies are just a glorified representation of what organized crime actually is and the reality of organized crime and its impact of society is much more disturbing than anything Hollywood or story writers can develop. The purpose of this paper is to define and discuss what organized crime is, why it develops and why members of society are drawn to engage in it. This paper will also discuss the problems related to organized crime’s impact on society and the limitations the government faces when trying to eradicate this type of criminal activity. In addition, the laws and tools law enforcement uses to combat organized criminal activity will be explored and how those laws and tools can be expanded on to offer a viable solution in controlling organized crime. Organized Crime Described The simplest definition of organized crime can be 1. Widespread criminal activities, such as prostitution, interstate theft, or illegal gambling, that occur within a centrally controlled formal structure. 2. The people and the groups involved in such criminal activities. (thefreedictionary.com). This definition is what makes the difference between criminal activity conducted by an individual and criminal activity conducted by a group...
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...relating to crime. First, the American Dream is based upon the desperate craving for richness. Being rich and famous may be a fantasy of many but in our society there are people that will go to drastic measures to ensure that it becomes a reality. This is where the economy plays a role in criminal behavior. People tend to want that which they don't have and are on a constant pursuit to attain the American Dream. Poverty is one example in which this desire for money and survival can lead to crime. For example, a bum on the streets of Brooklyn, living in a cardboard box and currently unemployed may resort to stealing in order to survive. He may steal food for nutrition, clothing for warmth, and money for personal pleasure. The criminal behavior in which he took part in gave him instant pleasure and comfort. In this case the immediate effects outweigh the consequences of the crime. It was the best thing the though he could do to guarantee his survival. The rich on the other hand may not need to resort to these measures to fulfill their so-called " American Dream" because it is a reality. This shows how the lower-class system may make the poor more prone and vulnerable to crime. It is highly apparent that certain societies and social groups are faced with situations that may prove to be conducive elements towards crime. Gangs and crime are bred in large cities. People who have a tendency to get in trouble may easily be dragged into the world of crime. The second...
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...the United States has been an issue since the country began. People have been coming here for a variety of reasons, including political and economical. People come here seeking a better life for themselves and their families. In today’s times, the largest source of immigration for this country is from Central and South America. The author Jimenez Francisco, an immigrant from Mexico, came with his family to the United States in the 1940’s. In an article written about him, Deanna Day writes “When Francisco was four years old, his family immigrated to California for more economic and educational opportunities” (Day). The causes of immigration, both legal and illegal, to the United States from Central and South America are first, high crime rates secondly, poverty in those regions, and thirdly, higher quality of life in the United States. First, a cause for immigration to the United States is because of high crime rates. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Central America is tied with Southern Africa as the world’s most violent region (UNODC, 12). In two countries, Mexico and Venezuela, the homicide rate on a three year average has been rising (36). A large part of the violence in this reason is due to gang activity. In 2012, the homicide rate of El Salvador went down by forty percent after a truce between two gangs in the country (45). People do not want to live in a country where they feel unsafe on a regular basis. These conditions are some of the reasons...
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...What has changed with violent crime in the last 10 years Sarah Reese Sociology 113 Dr. Lynne Van Trieste Carrington Although crime rates have dropped steadily for more than ten years violent crime rates have gone up 5.2 percent (Russell). This included a 3.2 percent rise in aggravated assault (Russell). Boise was ranked third among the states six regions. As a whole this does not sound too bad; however the fact that violent crime is on the rise gives as cause to consider the possible causes. With the top five locations for violent crime being bars, roads, parking lots, residences and schools, these are mostly very social areas. Obviously the fear of a violent crime having witnesses is not a deterrent. We could blame shifting demographics with young males, females of relatively low skill levels increasing in the area. There is also the rise of gang activity in the treasure valley (ADA County Web). Higher number of drug crimes can also be associated with this trend. Idaho also has very high poor or low income families, many of them homeless or living day to day. With fewer jobs and more layoffs this trend will continue. The Conflict theory relates to the idea that the essential cause of crimes happen to be the effects of society and their economical leagues working inside the social order (Conflict Theory). Society once was built on hard work and respect. The parts that make up our society have slowly broken down, everyone is afraid to run their own house...
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...is important to ask yourself what good have our drug laws done. Since the 1970’s government and authorities have been claiming they are turning the tide on drug use and addiction in the U.S., yet 8% of Americans still claim they regularly use drugs today which has stayed pretty consistent over this time period. Instead all these laws are doing is causing people to purchase their drugs on the black market where nasty stuff happens. Drug laws have many unintentional consequences such as crime, corruption, and gangs. As far as crime goes it is very rare that someone uses a drug and goes out and commits a crime almost all drug related crimes are non-violent and have to do with only the possession of the drug. However, since it is a crime to sell and have drugs it falls to the black market and gangs to sell them. Since the gangs make money off of these drugs they arm themselves to protect their stash leading to violence in poor neighborhoods. This trickles into corruption because the gangs become rich criminal enterprises that can then easily by police officers, judges and attorneys. A great example of this is Alcohol Prohibition in the U.S., which created Al Capone who was one of the most infamous mobsters of all time (Stossel). These are all government created issues. The U.S. government admits that nicotine is just as addictive as heroin; however, you don’t see people looting gas stations to get a box of cigarettes and it’s because they are legal. Then there is the...
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...filled with corruption, organized crime, and financial failures. After nearly fourteen years of prohibition, the 21st Amendment was passed on December...
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...burden on tax paying citizens to make up the difference (Miller 36). In California, 60 percent of uninsured people are illegal (Thompson 32). This puts strain on the health care system because the illegals cannot afford a visit to the Emergency Room but the doctors have to treat them anyway. This cost is added to the taxes of the people because the government has to cover the cost of the care. Illegal immigration hurts businesses in the United States because every year, $16 billion in wages earned by illegals are sent back to their families in Mexico or other countries. This money could be spent in U.S. businesses instead, bolstering the economy (Tancredo 86). In Los Angeles, illegal gangs use intimidation to move people and businesses so that they can claim that ground for their gangs. This hurts businesses because people are scared to come to that area of town. Illegal immigration costs the government money that could be used for other important needs. Trying to control the flow of people through the border is very costly. Illegal immigration costs the U.S. $113 billion a year controlling the border, locating illegals already in the country, and providing governmental programs for them (Citizensforlaw.org 2). As many as eighteen thousand border patrol officers patrol the U.S. Mexico border to prevent more illegals form entering. In addition to these, the 9/11 hijackers were illegal immigrants (Blackwell 6). From 1993 to 2000, forty-eight Al Qaeda operatives entered...
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...reluctant father to allow her to travel to Paris with her friend Amanda. When they arrive in Paris they share a cab with a stranger named Peter, and Amanda lets it slip that they are alone in Paris. The cab driver who is one of the Albanian gang of human traffickers kidnaped the girls for sexual slavery. Kim did not have time to call her father and give him information of where they are and who’s taking them away. Her father gets to speak for a short time to one of the kidnappers and he promises to kill the kidnappers if they do not let his daughter go free. The kidnapper wishes him "good luck," on finding her, so Bryan Mills travels to Paris to search for his daughter and her friend. When he got to the house where they were, he search the rooms for evidence on where they took them and how. Bryan finds her daughter’s phone in one of the room with a picture of one of the kidnaper. Bryan Mills scanned the picture and went back to the airport. When he got there, he was looking for young men who’s interesting in picking up young girls to their destinations. He then saw the young men, he started following him; they both run they trying to escape from him and the kidnaper jumped off one of the bridge and killed himself. With his knowledge of war and gang violence Bryan was ready to do anything for his daughter; so with his power and contacts he located everything that was going on in the city. Brian Mills killed the leader of the kidnappers. He found out that his daughter was sold to a...
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