My family has been, as far back as anyone can remember, involved with organized crime (in every concievable way). We are just recently beginning to come out of "the business." While we are no longer part of organized crime and we don't endorse it, we do respect the organization and its traditions, ect. We, unlike many Italian-Americans, embrace it as an important part of our past and Sicilian heritage. We are snubbed by Italian-American "pride clubs." We are only embraced by other Sicilians whose ancestors were involved with the Mafia. It seems that we aren't Italian-Americans, we are Sicilian Mafia descendants.
I was curious to see how other Italian-Americans feel about this although this may not be the place to ask...

Guinea Guarino,

Welcome to the GF BB!!

I am not certain when you say you "respect" the traditions exactly what traditions you are referring to, however, I can respect (and understand) the "family loyalty" and pride, and as twisted as this may sound, the "business sense", that many mafiosi had. I too however, cannot "condone" the business itself tho.

Myself, being a proud Italian-American (Sicilian), have always been very interested in the mafia even though, I don't condone it. I can't explain why. Perhaps because it is a part of Sicilian history.

You speak of Italian "defamation" groups, yes I know what you mean, as I am a fairly recent member of "The Sons of Italy" and I know within that group one can also join the "anti-defamation" league. I chose not to join in on that part of it, because I never felt that people in general were dumb enough to believe that because you are Italian American that you have been involved with or associated the mafia. However, I know there are some that do.

I am assuming that your posting is on the level, and if it is, I do believe this would be an interesting discussion for all of us to participate in. I feel confident that no one here will prevent you from expressing your thoughts, as we all do. without disrespecting someone!!! So please, feel free to discuss!

Again, Welcome!!

Welcome to the Board nice to have another Italian among us. I myself am a Sicilian/Italian-American
i believe in a strong devotion to your family, and all the Sicilian values, however i do respect the old day mob, while i can't abide the modern mob and it's treason to what the old Sicilians built.

Welome guinea guarino!I"m sure you family has lots of stories.Hopefully you'll tell us some sometime

Welcome to the board Guinea Guarino!!!

Have you ever seen a type of fish that:

• 1. Likes oatmeal
• 2. Likes rabbits (to eat and water down)
• 3. Hates McDonalds
• 4. Likes the name "Darth Rabbit" or "Darth Bunny"
• 5. Posts on this BB
• 6. And best of all, is a hitman.

This has been a question I could never figure out. A riddle, you see.
Welcome again

-Penguin

Originally posted by Anton the Penguin
Have you ever seen a type of fish that:
1. Likes oatmeal
2. Likes rabbits (to eat and water down)
3. Hates McDonalds
4. Likes the name "Darth Rabbit" or "Darth Bunny"
This has been a question I could never figure out. A riddle, you see.
Thinking of Batman movies - I thought you were the Penguin - not the riddler Anton.

Anyway - welcome to the boards Guinea Guarino!
I look forward to the insights that you will be able to offer us.

hello and welcome Guinea Guarino. What a fascinating posting You dont believe in 'omerta' then I'm not scillian or Italian/American but am looking forward to reading some good imformative postings from you

FH