Formerly a detective and security agency. Known mostly for their union busting activities post civil war. Depending on who you ask, they’re ruthless thugs and killers or a heavy handed (but often said to be necessary) private security group who didn’t mind getting their hands dirty.
The truth, as it often is, is somewhere in the middle. At times they were the hired goons doing the dirty work of the elites, at other times they hunted outlaws and were used to safely guard cargo (mostly gold or money) on dangerous routes.
The concept of the Pinkertons, sure, but they've certainly crossed lines that I personally wouldn't cross. They are, in fact, a rather large organization with a long history, so I won't automatically call all of them thugs, but I also won't act like they are all standup people either.
Sorry, what/who are the Pinkertons?
Formerly a detective and security agency. Known mostly for their union busting activities post civil war. Depending on who you ask, they’re ruthless thugs and killers or a heavy handed (but often said to be necessary) private security group who didn’t mind getting their hands dirty.
The truth, as it often is, is somewhere in the middle. At times they were the hired goons doing the dirty work of the elites, at other times they hunted outlaws and were used to safely guard cargo (mostly gold or money) on dangerous routes.
The good guys, if you love capitalism.
The concept of the Pinkertons, sure, but they've certainly crossed lines that I personally wouldn't cross. They are, in fact, a rather large organization with a long history, so I won't automatically call all of them thugs, but I also won't act like they are all standup people either.