Criminals? Criminals in what way, Because "The Law" say it is illegal does that mean we HAVE to go along with what they say. They make a good living.
Well, if you break the law like that, then you have to accept that law enforcement will come after you, whether you're Italian or Asian or whatever. I doubt the FBI would've chased down John Gotti if he had been a simple cab driver or dress maker. It has nothing to do with being Italian; that's a lame excuse that the mob guys made up to make it seem like they were being unfairly picked on.