Because carlo wanted it that way? Why was Gotti voted in by all the captains? Not trying to be cute, just saying
Doesn't matter if Carlo wanted it that way, if Castellano wasn't respected a war would have broke out as soon as Carlo died. You think Neil would take orders from a pussy? Apparently Neil plotted to kill Carlo when he took over as boss, what makes you think he'd hesitate with Castellano?
Gotti got voted in because he had a lot of hitters on his side, people didn't want to be the next Castellano.
