Originally Posted by Turnbull
Originally Posted by Lana
Sicilian Vito the most experienced, long reigning top Mafia Don “wasn't on the lookout for the irrational need--compulsion--for vengeance” by Sollozzo after Vito's refusal to help with Sollozzo's narcotics trade
What he was worried about was that Sol would try to kill him to force Sonny to reverse his decision not to accept Sol's deal
Sorry I didn't grasp your second post was different! from your first

It is even worse if Vito anticipated such a move from Sollozzo and still was so ill-prepared when the hit happened
This is totally unacceptable! slippin' from Sicilian Vito the most experienced, long reigning top Mafia Don I'd give Tom a pass!!

Whilst I still doubt “Michael blamed Tom for Sonny's death” or anyone blamed anyone for Sonny's death but going by your views because Turnbull is a good man! – Extracts:
Originally Posted by Turnbull
I think Tom had some culpability in Sonny's death

So, when Sonny was killed, Michael was predisposed to blame Sonny's brother and Vito's consigliere for his death

I'd give Tom a pass!! because all things considered....
Originally Posted by Lana
Then, what chance Tom “non-Italian uninvolved in the muscle end of the business” with his lawyer “background and training” and not a wartime consigliere have, to see it coming

Sure thing Turnbull ultimately and undoubtedly “Nothing changes the fact that Sonny dug his own grave through his uncontrollable temper”