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Italians first? No, everybody

Stories and News No. 1166   Once upon a time a school. To be precise, when I say school , I mean the building, but also inside. At least in this short story the students and their precious teachers were one with the foundations, the supporting structure, the windows and the ceiling, as well as the walls. Walls which – it should always be remarked – are not only allowed to divide, but also to support and protect the weakest ones, not just the opposite. Well, the previous night someone left testimony of his thought, or delirium, on the walls next to the entrance gate. Italians first , this is the writing that children and parents saw the next morning. It would have been impossible not to see it, as it was very large. Some of the adults commented briefly on that, some complained about the usual carelessness by the education ministry, but most tried to ignore the aggressive message. It was certainly not a new phrase in their eyes and their ears; and it's well known. When...