I agree that Barzini's plan would have been adjusted, but not abandoned. However, Tom was right: drugs was the coming thing, would generate huge income, and the Corleones woudl be the recipient of that income. Agreeing would have preserved Sonny as the heir-apparent under Vito's guidance and Vito would have escaped the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune that his attempted assassination, Sonny's murder, and Michael's descent into the family business would visited upon him. He probably would have lived longer.


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."