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| Never, or Forever | Started by: Brutus on Dec 04, '07 13:36 |
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We all know blood is thicker than water, at least I do anyway. In fact, I'd say anyone who is unaware of the the bond formed the moment you accept an invite; then your place is not in La Cosa Nostra. This undeniable bond, however, is taken to different extremes by different people, much like everything in this way of life. It's oft been said that my bloodline denounces most things as subjective, and truly this is one of the few critiques of my own bloodline with which I am in concurrence. However, I getting sidetracked by my own ramblings. Let's rewind to the comment before last, that is to say, the subjectivity of family bonds and indeed loyalty. So, what does a family bond mean to you? Is it something you indoctrinate your children with, knowing there is a decent chance of them meeting their untimely demise? An admirable display of loyalty perhaps, if not a tad overzealous. It should always be said, however, that there is a fine line between courage and stupidity. So then, is the bond between you and your leader something that is erased when you meet your inevitable demise, should your children be free to make their own way in life, not having to cling to the last vestiges of a deceased family name. Perhaps the most sensible, and indeed safest route; but does it not betray the heart and soul of La Cosa Nostra? Finally, is a family bond something that is merely optional, an outdated concept not applicable to an era where families are only crews and HQ's are mere shelters from bullets and ne'er more? I fucking hope not. |
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I believe if you die and your son enters this world he is free to make his own choices. While upholding the family name and continuing on with those his lineage was with may be desirable, I cannot put forth that it should always be done. Circumstances change everything. It is strictly case by case between yourself and those who took your father in. If I had a family and my RH was murdered, and his son decided that he'd rather be in someone else's family, that is strictly his decision. The family didn't make the blood oath, the father did. The father is dead, the son continues his name however he sees fit. The only one in control of your son's destiny is your son. |
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| Reply by: ProphetOfDespair at Dec 04, '07 13:58 | |
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I believe in remembering linage but just keeping to the coffee shops. My big consern is there is no home for us thugs... people used to be proud of their familys and would try to convince you to join theirs. Now as a Civilian i must search for my own home. |
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| Reply by: St_Stephen at Dec 04, '07 14:41 | |
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I hope to educate my children. I hope to teach them to reason, I hope to teach them to think for themselves. Having done that, I shall leave this world knowing that they are in the best position to make their own decisions. What's good for the goose may not necessarily be good for the gosling. |
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| Reply by: GentlemanJim at Dec 04, '07 14:42 | |
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"I hope my children never enter this life. I'd want something far better for them." *Slevin runs his left hand back through his hair, and leans slightly back on one foot.* "But if they were to enter the criminal underworld, they'd have their own choices. I can imagine the apple wouldn't fall far from the tree, I mean my family are the people that have taken care of me, and that is all my children will have seen of this life, so I would imagine that they would gravitate towards them. But if they didn't, that's no dishonour. Everyone has their own free will, and can make their own choices..." |
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| Reply by: Slevin_Kelevra at Dec 04, '07 14:45 | |
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| Agreed there is no dishonor if your children should pursue their own path but it is equally acceptable and in my opinion favorable for them to want to seek out those that were kind to their predecessors | |
| Reply by: OpusX at Dec 04, '07 15:28 | |
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"I guess it all depends on how your life ended with your family. If you died in their service, even if they held you in the highest regard, your children may bear some resentment. Who knows how the minds work of these kids nowadays! However, if your offspring has grown up with you saying nothing but good things about the people you have given your life for, I don't see why they'd seek to go elsewhere. Like I said though, it's their choice in the end, and I'd rather they avoided the life altogether. The reason I do what I do is to pay for their trust funds and college fees..." |
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| Reply by: Slevin_Kelevra at Dec 04, '07 15:30 | |
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