Thread:LucidPigeons/@comment-26884760-20150827220205/@comment-25008763-20150827220435

a protection racket is when a criminal tells someone they will not be harmed as long as they pay enough money.. usually it's done by gangs or mob bosses.. basically they allow people to run their business without being harassed, providing they pay the gang money : failure to pay up results in vandalism, threats and (if the crime lord deems fit) murder.

It's a VERY serious crime.