How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I'm from South Boston, shrugged one of the witnesses, trying to explain the turnabout to the judge. "We keep things to ourselves." (2.15.50)
So how does Whitey's reign of terror last so long? Remember, Southie is defined by its opposition to outsiders. For a Southie, Whitey is one of them, while the FBI, DEA, and Justice Department are just another group of feds trying to change the Southie way of life.