Much has been made here about Italian-Americans not wanting to join the mob these days, which to an extent may be true, but to what extent? Are the 5 Families of NYC as well as cities like Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago still initiating goodfellas into their ranks? Could a ceremony be held at this given moment, as I'm typing this? Furthermore, what is the Mafia without the making ceremony? To me it has always been one of the most alluring things about the mob. Take it away and what do you have? It's like jelly with no toast. Take it away and what reason do new members have to take their chosen life seriously? Not that many take it seriously anyway like we've seen time and time again lol.