What Fratianno disregarded as damaging bias---nepotism---is a feature of the Mafia, not a bug.
Un-gangster-like mafiosi and their function in Mafia families
The Godfather is a patron
"The Godfather" exemplifies the institution of Sicilian clientelism and how it conflicts with American justice.
What is a padrone?
John Albano was a “padrone,” a familiar figure in Italian settlements throughout the United States.
Mafia Genealogy 