Go back and read how violent the Mafia was back in the 1800s and you'll realize the only differences are the externals, such as societal and technological changes. Some bosses were less violent than others, but they have always used violence.
I agree. Angelo Bruno was called "the gentle don" for ordering "only" about 10 murders.
I also read Vito Cascio Ferro claimed he only killed Giuseppe Petrosino and nobody else in his life, I wonder how true is that.
It's funny that what qualifies Amuso as being old school is that he was less violent than Casso.
But WAS he indeed less violent than Casso or is it just fanboy nonsense? Did Casso usually ask for Amuso's sanction for the murders or was it like with Merlino and Natale when Merlino often didn't bother to ask?
