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| The Mark of Family | Started by: Rhydian-Roberts on Nov 25, '07 19:54 |
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*The Rid watched the well-dressed man walk off with the suitcase and let the rolled-up wad of dollar bills disappear inside his jacket. The tip had been a good one, pushing H in New York right now was good for the many suppliers, of which he counted himself as one.* I'd like to talk about a topic that interests me right now. The markings of family. For there can be no doubt in this thing of ours that family markings represent family which in turn represents everything. Let me carefully step aside from some contrary opinions on this matter by highlighting and then debunking them. To those who mention issues of realism, inconvenience or laziness to excuse the lack of a family tag, let me draw my own line in the sand. These arguments do not and never will carry any weight with me. When you get involved in a life of crime, starting off petty, car theft or fencing stolen goods, you are taking an untaxed profit. However in this line of work there is no such thing. If you work in an area, you pay the piper. If you commit crimes in an area other than your own, you pay the piper. This is why only a very short time exists between you operating freelance and then either earning an associate position with the big boys or being found in a river upstate. Let's be clear. It doesn't have to be this way. But it is and we all know it. Why therefore, do I see family associates operating without the mark of the family? Is there something behind these many individual stories that we are not aware of, that can in some way justify what I consider to be a serious form of disrespect? Are these unmarked associates specials? Are they excluded the protection afforded to their fellow regular, yet marked, family members? Do they operate outside their sponsors authority? If the answer to either of these questions is no, then why is this mark of independance tolerated? When we think back to the short days as a misspent youth that will eventually lead us on the road to being a man of respect, we should see joining a family as the proudest moment of our criminal careers, short of getting our button. The family tag should be the first thing adopted. This shouldn't even be stated, it should be as natural as breathing. In being ACCEPTED to join with the guys and gals you will work with for the rest of your life you are being accepted to join a creation of the person that all will profess to love so well. The Boss. The family name didn't appear by accident. It isn't chosen by lot. It is created by the hard work and career of its patron. I'm going to ask a question now and forgive me, but I will swear so as to emphasize my strength of feeling on the matter. It cannot be helped. If you cannot bring yourself to sport your own family tag, then who the fuck are you? Is this a display of independent thinking or an early indication of the disloyal life you intend to lead later? Is this a product of simply forgetting that you were accepted into something greater than you alone? And if the answer to either of these questions is yes, do we need to consider at length whether recruitment in this thing of ours has become nothing more than a conveyor belt of unemployed freelancers, destined to remain untouched by the real concept of family? As always your views are both expected and appreciated |
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That's one way to look at it. Another way would be that it's quite insulting and presumptuous to carry the Family name while you're still a mere associate. It all comes down the the Boss' attitude towards such things, I suppose. Personally, if you're earning money and staying out of trouble, I have more important things to focus on than dictating every aspect of your life. That isn't to say I don't notice the little things. I know what I like, and when it comes time to reward/punish, I do judge accordingly. |
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| Reply by: RonMexico at Nov 25, '07 21:08 | |
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| Personally I think the fact some don't have the family names in there profile is a slap in the face to the family that has given them shelter. Surely you should be proud to sport your families name.It can also be seen as a sign of strength (mess with me you mess with the family). | |
| Reply by: Luongo at Nov 25, '07 23:31 | |
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Elaina leans against the nearest lamp post listening to the handsome gentleman. When he is one and the replies have petered out, she steps forward. Rhydian, I could stand here and make a long winded speech about this subject but since you and I essentially completely agree on it, it would simply be repetition. I would like to add however, that another reason for a family tag and why it is mandatory in our family is that frequently after a leader is taken out, orders are issued not to kill the rest of his family, to give them a chance to find new homes. However, these orders are usually stated as tagged members, so without a sponsor name on your profile and without a family tag, basically you are a target whether you choose to die with your leader or not. |
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| Reply by: ElainaDeLuca at Nov 26, '07 08:48 | |
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| A family mark or libretto is a badge of honour to be worn at all times in my opinion. It should be displayed as proudly as a new suit or scar. It serves as a reminder to one that their actions effect the whole family not only themselves. Wearing it is a sign of respect for the family, and shows that the member knows the rules we live by and swears to uphold them. It is a simple thing to take care of and promotes a sense of unity. | |
| Reply by: Cthulhu at Nov 26, '07 12:38 | |
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*Nodding along with Rhydian as he speaks, Slevin steps forward to air his opinion.* "I agree, personally. The family name should be worn as a badge of honour, and as a constant reminder that everything you do reflects on the family in some way, good or bad. I don't understand why anyone would not want to wear their family name with pride, but I guess unless the boss has a problem with it, it's all down to personal choice." |
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| Reply by: Slevin_Kelevra at Nov 26, '07 13:24 | |
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