The valley of the Hudson River which runs north from New York City is very attractive country. Driving along the river highway, you can see the homes of people who lead normal lives. We refer to these people, (for wont of a better phrase) as middle class. They live neither in mansions, nor in slums, their lives are well regulated, they work six days a week, they go out on Saturday night and rest on Sundays. On rare occasions, their lives are disturbed by crime, but on very rare occasions, as is the case today, they are victims of a dramatic crime... Extortion!