I would say Tony bender had is ear bent aswell..Bill bonanno was no soft child.He did have the silver spoon past to him but he also clipped guys and done a lot of time.He also protected one of the all time old school godfathers into old age.Bill went to sleep knowing and doing a lot more than anyone on the streets today.
I will give you that on Bill Bonanno. He did his time. Junior Gotti did his time too. He just always felt very fake to me. Bill Bonanno seemed like a country club kid when put on his gangster hat and tried to live a street life. Maybe I'm wrong...but I do see your point.
