That badge, in and of itself don't mean shit. It's the guy the badge is pinned on that counts.

If the guy doesn't have backbone and he's not a man, getting his button isn't gonna make him one. Goodfellas that turn rat are called 'mistakes,' years back they were called homicide victims.

I can't tell you all the 'mistakes' that have been made over the years. Nepotism, favoritism, greed, etc., all plays into it.

There were so many guys worthy of getting made (who didn't), and so many made guys (who shouldn't have been), that it ain't even funny. "Politics" plays a big part in "The Life"....and being at the right place, at the right time. Like anything else I guess.