Problem: They would get a letter signed by them and the Medici family stating that they needed this money and it would be given. What wasn't said in the video was that once the money was given the individual was now indebted to the Medici family! This sounds so much like the modern-day pay-day loan companies. It is portrayed to help you when you are in a bind but once you get in that vicious cycle it is hard to get out. Do you believe that any one group of people should rule for that long? Are there any PROS to any group being in power for over 300yrs? Need Assignment Help?