Since everyone in the family knew that Fredo was weak why was he even allowed to walk his Father from the office to the car? Was it mandatory that a son of the Don be given an important job? Sonny must have been aware that Sollozzo would be pissed that his offer was rejected,shouldn't the Dons'protection have been ratcheted up at this time?
Paulie Gatto was to be bodyguarding Vito that day but called in sick at the last minute. An act of treason that was avenged in the famous "leave the gun, take the cannoli" scene.