A lot of my friends are gangsters. Not like gangsters - well, yeah, all sorts of levels of criminality - but not the types that are preying on innocent people. I have no interest in the type of criminality that has no respect for collateral damage.

Summary

The quote implies that the speaker has friends involved in criminal activities but makes a distinction between different levels of criminality. Despite their association with criminals, the speaker clarifies that they only befriend those who do not harm innocent individuals. The quote also highlights the speaker's disinterest in criminal acts that disregard the consequences borne by others. It suggests that while some of their friends may engage in non-harmful criminal activities, the speaker remains vigilant about maintaining a moral standpoint against actions with collateral damage.

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