Times have changed since a lot of Scarfo soldiers or capos saw the light of day. I think a lot of variables come into play for each individual, after having been incarcerated for such a long time. Who remained loyal to who? Some business/industries grew and some faded away. Property Values increased in some neighborhoods and have diminished in other neighborhoods.

I've said this before on here modern technology also has eliminated a lot of opportunities for these guys. I don't think a hit would be as easy ( Lets go blow pat the cats head off in the middle of the street and run away and get away with it LOL ..well they didn't because of The Crow.

Whenever the country is in a recession people spend more money on drugs,alcohol, prostitution, and gambling. The Russians have dominated Atlantic City in that business. The State of Pennsylvania topped AC in casino revenue as reported on Philly.com a few months ago. Alcohol I don't think there is a big market for moonshine in south Philadelphia. Drugs the mob claims it doesn't deal in, but that is always left up to debate.

If I were in the shoes of one of these old timers there are more then enough wannabes willing to stick their neck out. I think the one ting that hasn't changed is bookmaking and loansharking. If you have a big family and friends and don't get too greedy, and are content with a certain living style, I don't see a need for war, violence brings too much heat that's why its not as common as it was used in the past. I think the Feds, using their history of violence, should be quashed.