I stand corrected, there are indeed some compensation perks compared to street gangs. But the converse is also true, street gangs have some advantages in compensation (eg don't pay taxes from criminal activities proceeds).

My intention was to draw attention to the ethics though.

You might like the Mexican thread. They call the government/narcos just a bunch of thugs or the appearance of legitimacy. Protection rackets and all.

The van Buren Boys. (Not directly)