Originally posted by plawrence: Did Sonny's two stupid, and considerably more serious mistakes warrant his death as well? [/QB]
Well, Sonny IS dead...
Look, Fredo was stupid the first time, deliberate the next. The difference is, if Sollozzo came to Sonny with a deal and said, "You're father's being tough on the negotiations. There'll be something in it for you," Sonny would have kicked his Turkish ass right out in the street.
Yes, Sonny brought disaster on the family, and he ultimately caused his own death. That was due to HIS weakness, which was his bad temper. And he faced the ultimate punishment for it. Just like Fredo did.
