Italy and Tunisia

A couple words about the political situation in Italy. After the latest events, promptly reported abroad as well (three examples: United Kingdom’s BBC, Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, Spanish newspaper El País), Italy’s public international image is now irremediably damaged. There’s very little to do but to get rid of Berlusconi as soon as possible. It doesn’t really matter the method, it could happen via a parliamentary action or by forcing him to tend his resignation; all we need is just a modern, more European Italy, headed by acceptable politicians. And, about that, I have to say our Tunisian brothers have surprisingly and unexpectedly surpassed the Italian people during these days, showing a dignity and a will for normality and freedom that has ultimately died in Italy. My personal explanation is that the subtle control of mass-media and opinions in a “supposed democracy” like Italy proved to be paradoxically stronger and more effective than the totalitarians methods used in a renowned long-time dictatorship like Tunisia. One more proof that Italy is unfortunately a more and more declining country.