Stories and News

Stories and News No. 211 Yesterday in Rome we had yet another demonstration of what kind of country we have become. The Committee 3e32 , L'Aquila coordination network, had organized a manifestation in July 7, 2010, to bring to the streets the following demands: We first ask for the suspension of all taxes and charges, the freezing of loans and a series measures to support employment and the economy. I also read on the site of the promoters that there was great participation, by local and national organizations. Associations, political parties, committees, companies, municipalities and institutions like the University of L'Aquila and the Archbishopric. Like most of you know, the procession was stopped by the police. Consequently we saw another clash between officers and protesters, with three persons wounded. The news was obviously on the front pages of all media. As always, every newspaper tends to give a personal version of the facts. The absolute objectivity does not exist, ...

Stories and News No. 207 Since yesterday, July 1, Finland is the first country in the world to make the broadband internet connection a legal right for all people. "We considered the role of the internet in Finns everyday life," Communications Minister Suvi Linden said. "Internet services are no longer just for entertainment." Yeah, it’s not just for entertainment. In my humble opinion, it never did. If you think that ARPANET, the precursor of internet, was born as defense project and counterintelligence service of the U.S. government, you may see how much it’s not just for fun. Anyway high-speed Internet for all is a very important decision for a nation. It means guaranteeing all citizens a fundamental tool of free information and especially sharing of the latter. That’s the sign of a healthy democracy. Why in Italy is it not possible? The Story: Once upon a time there was a country that we can call Italy. Indeed, it is Italy. This time I don’t want to play, be...

Stories and News No. 192 "The professionals of the request to the president not to sign often say nonsense words. For the rest I have nothing to add…" This is what Giorgio Napolitano answered to the call by Italy of Values not sign to the confidence vote recently got by Senate on wiretapping bill . First of all, I state that my post is in no way an attempt to accuse the President of the Republic as accountable for what is happening in my country. I don’t want to pull his jacket , as many say now, on the press and TV. In fact, do you know what I come to say? Napolitano has no power to stop the government's action, whatever it is. Yes, occasionally he may say some no, but generally the highest role, in the State I live, has no chance to refuse to sign an order that those who held the real power in Italy especially take care. And do you really want to see why? Because otherwise he would never, I repeat, never have been elected. Therefore, a man who finished his oath in ...