My take, for what it is worth!
Both Vito and Michael were evil murderous monsters Times were changing
As Turnbull posted Vito was the "justice dispenser" to his
fellow Sicilian immigrants“ - even then Bonasera insulted Vito by offering Vito money
A tale of two Pats......Geary and Webb.Extract:
Nevadans in public office who traced their families back a few generations thought they owned the state, could get away with any kind of questionable behavior, and had the right to lord it over any "newcomers."
Michael was dealing with [sophisticated 'top end'] entitled public office / business people eg: Senators who 'owned' the state and had the 'right' to lord it over any "newcomers."
