I am not
particularly touchy when it comes to reacting to negative stereotypes of
Italians and some of our less commendable characteristics. When I read in the
media of the roundup of mafiosi
in
However, when an
RCMP spokesperson is quoted as characterizing the whole operation as "a
very serious blow to Italian organized crime" ("Mob takes a hit: 73
netted in raids, including alleged mafia kingpins," Gazette, Nov. 23), I
feel compelled to intervene.
I know it might
be hard to swallow, because organized crime is a pretty repulsive aspect of society,
and one that not only proves how bad criminals are but how easily good,
ordinary citizens can be persuaded to become their accomplices, but my dear
fellow readers, you have to face it: As far as I know, the Montreal mafia is as
Canadian as Tim Horton's.
We already have
our Mafia. We don't need yours.
Gabriele Sardo
Ambassador of