It's not good business to clip guys for trivial reasons. By just whacking the main target, people get the understanding that you're not a tyrant and can be level-headed. (think Gaspipe Casso or Nicky Scarfo) Guys get worried is the Boss is too trigger happy
"Joe Bananas went after Carlo Gambino, the war went on for seven years..... When guys go to the mattresses, they're not out earning" -Tony Soprano
