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"Costra Nostra" or mafia as it has come to be known in America, originated in Sicilia, Italia. It was originally a way of protecting the Sicilians, from various things. The mafia protected the people from the many invaders it had on the small island. Also, when people could not go to the cops they went to the mafia for help, as shown in the opening scene of the Godfather. Italians never talk about the mafia ever, and never snitch on members of the mafia. Because it originated in Sicilia, the mafia is a very sacred and holy thing. Alligence to the family is a sacred vow, like breaking one of the 10 Commandments, and if broken will break u, tu capisci? o an no "costra nostra" does not have the "la" article in front u idiots, it is NEVER used with the article. the Feds added it and everyone else has followed.
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