The mob used to be a major issue in American politics. Today it isn't.

Are you arguing that it's grown more powerful with that change?

I'm arguing that if you are someone who tries to bring change to the ports, like the developer contracted by the government to do an assessment, you will get a visit, most likely at your home.

They won't kill you or rough you up, but they will tell you what your assessment will find. And reiterate that they are at your house, where your family lives.