I believe the rule always has been that no one can raise a hand to slap a made man, much less kill one. Back the old days when hits were common, I guess having the protection of a button was a good safety precaution.
Very good protection!.... and you are correct, NOBODY raises a hand to a goodfella if he wants to keep it.
But what guys used to do (LOL) is sneak a guy!.... not raise a hand. and not ask for permission to kill em.
You ever hear the expression "Cop a Sneak"? Well, thats what happened to many a wiseguy who was a cocksucker. Made or not, you abuse the wrong guy, then he'd just cop a sneak on you. Clip you on the sly without seeking permission. Fuck em! Clip em and dump em!
Many goodfellows got deep-sixed that way.... that why in the life you are told by the more savvy guys "Its nice to be nice"..... to everybody! Show respect!
Because anybody can pick up a gun or knife and kill you. Button or no button.
