eiterating the assumption that Morgan a power greater than that of the government. The government came to Morgan for a financial favor just like many of Don Corleone's "friends" come to him with similar favors. The immense power possessed by Morgan is similar to the power had by Don Corleone in The Godfather. All of Don's power comes from material wealth. The Don along with the other Mafia in New York during that time period essentially controlled the entire city of New York, including the elected officials.
Morgan, along with the Godfather, has the power to control the actions of authorities. However, the Godfather often obtains his power and support of government and authoritative officials by buying them off or by doing favors for them. Morgan does not buy off the officials. Authorities do not need to be bought off by Morgan because they recognize that he is a higher power than any one of them is willing to deal with. This power is shown in the Coalhouse Walker case. The police refuse to do anythin
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