I love Paul Anthony Stewart and I am glad that he is on Guiding Light. But he should have been brought onto the show in a different capacity. The mob should have never been introduced into GL for the very reason that it will always be here now. Really, look at yesterday's show for clues.
Mobsters never leave the mob in real life, and the ones who try mysteriously die.
I think they're more detrimental than the royals because so many citizens of Springfield have now become apologists for the mob, making excuses for them and defending their actions. The only royals I couldn't stand were Bedmund. I believe the many Manny and Rassie fans will disagree with you. Part of the rating are votes from these two fan bases. Therefore, you have to consider them and not completely destroy.