Serpiente, as you well know in the past Cosa Nostra was a way of life now it's being conducted as a business, fueled by money and greed. So it is obvious that when someone is faced with a Rico sentence, they make a business decission and do what's best for them. I agree with you that they have to insure that they choose the right people. There is nothing they can do but be very selective in their choices. As long as the Feds are Armed with Rico they got the upperhand. Sooner or later there is going to be public outcry that these guys commit to many serious crimes to be released on to the public. (ie. Sammy the Bull, Phil Leonetti etc., etc.)