American Culture In The 70s

Murder, Money, and mayhem this was Miami’s culture in the 70s. An interesting era in Miami, an era of growth, an era of development, an era of drugs and an abundant of violence. The 70s were iconic, without this era Miami wouldn’t be Miami. The Ochoas, Escobars, Mejias might as well be deemed the creators of the Miami we know today. They fueled the industry that would fund metropolitan vacation spot that Miami is today. Money and corruption lured many to the warm beaches, and the drugs kept them here.
Drug trafficking had always existed, however the 70s saw a massive movement. Miami was considered part of the south at that time, the night clubs, and restaurants were nonexistent. It wasn’t considered a vacation spot nor was it port city. Drugs were abundant in big cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago but not Miami. Not until the 70s. Miami was the city the elders were coming to

That they are ruthless killers, and their only concern is money and making it. But when faced with a life sentences, many break. And that’s what Max eventually did. He sung like a songbird. Within the year Roberts and Munday were caught, while Roberts because Munday ran and hid for years until his inevitable capture. Mermelstein gave up their routes, warehouses, properties, everything. All for witness protection, and a no jail time. And just like Mermelstein did, Roberts followed, and eventually Munday too. And little by little they were able to clean up Miami. The war on drug played a massive role in that as well. The big guys got light sentences, but those who were on the streets selling were faced with harsh sentences. Discouraging many to continue in this career. The laws in placed till this day put a lot of the weight of the law on the dealers, and life sentences for drug charges aren’t worth it. In that industry there’s usually no way out, those in it know that they will either end up six feet under or behind the