Two thirds of Italians are in favour of elections if the Prodi government were to fall, according to the results of an Ipr survey.
The citizens are against a widespread agreement. They want alternatives and the restoration of the previous election law. The CDL has nostalgia for power and some sectors of the majority feel an irresistible call back to intrigues to free themselves from uncomfortable government companions like Italia dei Valori. These are the only reasons for the so-called grand coalition. It’s a choice that is highly unpopular, as have been the law on the pardon and on telephone intercepts.
I believe that we politicians must demonstrate greater humility and take note of the evaluation of our electors before taking a decision. To ignore the wishes of the citizens is an anti-democratic action. To justify one’s own political authority by accusing citizens of not being capable of understanding the goodness of government choices is an attitude that is both senseless and arrogant. And it is exactly what has happened and is still happening for the pardon.