They argued that these two groups could be distinguished by requiring a showing of economic motive for the conduct involved. There is, however, no economic motive requirement in the RICO statute. Whether Congress intended it or not, whether it made sense or not, the Court refused to re-write the statute. Leftist interest groups have a problem. Suddenly, it seems they don't mind judges re-writing our laws, adding provisions that were not put there by the lawmakers, when it coincides with their political agenda.
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