I think it is entirely reasonable for some of us.
The example(s) you gave are an example of why I indicated the importance of “choosing your battles wisely” 
Most of the early Mafia figures were just brutal thugs. Most had little to no formal education. Because they stood up for the abused Italian immigrants, they were respected by many other downtrodden people as well. One of my brothers grew up in Rome and spent summers in Sicily, so I could tell you some stories…
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