Because it keeps guys from jumping to drastic actions, like a murder which hasn't been signed on to. And like I said, it says a little bit about the theory of Merlino & Johnny Chang being the best of friends. If they are, maybe Johnny would've been quicker to back Merlino's horse, along with his dad.
Who cares if Borgesi or Angelina kill each other, they're both murderering scumbags.
Regarding the Changs, if it is true that they are trying to mediate the dispute, it's probably down to his dad being out of prison, if Chickie was still locked up, Johnny would probably have sided with Merlino, without his fathers protection.
