Letters
Letters to the editor •
Lavitola’s defence lawyers, caught off guard by those who favour the evidence against Ranucci
Who wrote to the editor-in-chief, Claudio Cerasa
11 AUG 26
Translated by AI
Photo: Lapresse
To the editor – “In two years’ time you’ll be president”, “yeah, right”.
Giuseppe De Filippi
To the editor – Place one litre of pacifist demagoguery in a saucepan. When the water comes to a boil, add 250 grams of ground anti-Zionism and 100 grams of conspiracy-theory semolina. Simmer for half an hour. Stir and, from time to time, add a handful of Universal Basic Income, alternating with a handful of the purest Italian indifference. Season with a pinch of ‘Superbonus’ pepper and some ‘anti-Ukrainian’ garlic. Leave to cool in a baking tray greased with Russian sunflower oil. Conte’s minestrone is ready to be savoured by the Democratic Party patrons of the Five Star Movement restaurant (not listed in the Michelin Guide, mind you).
Michele Magno
To the Editor – Pierluigi Battista’s article on normalised anti-Semitism (published in "Il Foglio" on Monday 10 August) should be read in schools of all levels. To back up what Battista writes, I would point out that on Stromboli (12.6 square kilometres, 400 inhabitants!), five or six Palestinian flags (including those tattered by the wind) flutter proudly and legitimately in the breeze, and there is no shortage of pro-Palestinian murals and T-shirts. Then it so happened that an islander (unbelievable but true) hoisted an Israeli flag at his home, and immediately a few fingers were pointed, a few noses were turned up, and there was some grumbling. Nothing violent, just the usual low-key, beach-side stuff – in short, the sort of behaviour you’d expect from a militant holidaymaker. Happy holidays to all.
Valerio Gironi
To the Editor – “I confess, the spectacle of the political world turns my stomach,” wrote Paul Valéry. That was in 1919. Take it from a seasoned reporter who, by the nature of his job, has to sit through this spectacle. When you close the paper, try an allopathic remedy. Treat yourself to a dozen chilled oysters for dinner (I know you love them, and I love them too). They’re tastier and more effective than artichokes against the wear and tear of politics.
Gino Roca
To the Editor – The arrest of Valter Lavitola marks a turning point in the investigation into the attack on Sigfrido Ranucci; an investigation that had been at a standstill ever since the friendly ties and collaboration between the victim and the alleged instigator came to light. We now have the alleged perpetrators behind bars, where the alleged instigator has joined them. The link between them is holed up in Cameroon. We await the motive with curiosity. Lavitola does not have the mettle of Primo Greganti.
Giuliano Cazzola
We also await with curiosity the arguments of the self-appointed defenders of Lavitola, who are outraged not by the pre-trial detention but because the magistrates in Rome have chosen to place greater trust in their own evidence than in that of Ranucci, who for weeks, whilst Lavitola has done little to dispel the accusation that he might tamper with evidence, has been arguing for weeks that the magistrates have little understanding of the case, that the prosecution’s charges are wrong, and that the truth to be followed in the Lavitola case is Ranucci’s version, not that of the magistrates. A special episode of “Report” would be in order. Suggested title: How can Italy strive to uphold due process at all times, that is, by following the rule of law and not just Sigfrido Ranucci’s phone book?