[itzmygun]

"Right now, the law is pretty much being ignored," said Ribisl. "State tax authorities are just now trying to figure out how to handle the issue."

Differences between the Government and organized crime:
OC: When money changes hands, we get a cut.
Gov: When money changes hands, we get a cut...ok, nevermind that one.
OC: Pay us, and we will protect you.
Gov: Pay us, and we will protect you...hmmm, nevermind again.
OC: If you do not pay us, we will send our thugs to destroy your stuff.
Gov: If you do not pay us, we will send our thugs to take your stuff....OK, there it is, I knew there must be a difference somewhere...

[Great Dane]

#27...... LOL.

[SheLion]

OC: If you do not pay us, we will send our thugs to destroy your stuff.
Gov: If you do not pay us, we will send our thugs to take your stuff....
OK, there it is, I knew there must be a difference somewhere...

Yep! There it is. You found it. :)