@Chin_Gigante
This is very interesting information. It comes back to my theory that most people have a very flat or 1 dimensional understanding of LCN. Their are subtle nuances that like that that can't be quantified. Most people would assume that New Orleans wasn't as much an important factor because it wasn't heavily associated with NY or the Outfit. Being the "first Family" would warrant respect, though I would say their location along with Marcello vast earning capabilities made them a force