Originally posted by Researcher:
What would be the use of denying them to start their own family? They were the Don's friends for years, it would simply be impolite to not let them form their families!
Researcher, let me tell you what it was all about: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Mike & Vito weren't concerned about manners, they were concerned about dollars and cents. At the time it wasn't in the best interest (read: financial best interest) of the family, so Mike refused. Period.
