Why do people always give credit to Vito rather than to Nick? Was the old man ever really retired from the position of command (I mean, for real, not just "officially")?
yea he retired when the bullet entered his head as he stood in a totally open position in view of his window with minimal security surronding his easily trespassed property. He was a real criminal mastermind
They were all "masterminds" there

Look at Di Maulo who didn't even bother protect himself even though everybody knew he would be target n.1 after Vito's return.
Exactly. Then again you know security costs money and these guys are pretty greedy

might not want to spend dollars and invest in some real stuff.
Though I know they do get armored cars and weapons and vests. Only work so well though ;p