@Turnbull... I can't take what you believe to be facts or opinions away from you or anybody here on this forum. My opinion about Lansky, even tho he was jewish had the power and respect right alongside any top gangster of all time. It also is a know fact that he was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States along with Luciano and Costello.....Also what you wrote about Lansky living so long because he didn't incur the jealousy of real Mob bosses?...What about Bonanno(97)and Accardo(86)?....Don't get me wrong i'm not trying to come at you in any way negative i just want to get your insight on this debate.. Thanks