The independence of Agcom
In Europe, they penalise us because we are not being transparent and objective enough in terms of providing information, and for failure to comply with the rules of proper reporting. Just look at what actually happens in Italy: a certain programme, called Annozero, reported certain events involving the Governor of Sicily, Cuffaro, who has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for having favoured certain members of the mafia, a preliminary sentence for which the law envisages a suspension, whereas in reality he was forced to resign from his post.
It is an extremely serious matter when a regional premier is found guilty of favouring the mafia, and a story that someone must tell. More or less everyone reported on the matter, but all simply to show the level of dignity with which he was offering cannoli around after being sentenced, except for Annozero, which instead told the full story about the man himself. Let the sky fall down on their heads, however, let not the sky fall on Cuffaro because of what he did, but rather on the programme that reported the story.
Indeed, immediately after the report, charges were laid with the public service control body, called the “Autorità per le garanzie nelle comunicazioni” (Agicom). 24-Hours later Agcom had already punished Santoro and the “Annozero” programme, stating that they had displayed a lack of objectivity and should remedy the damage caused. What damage would that be? It begs the question: “but who is this great communication authority anyway? Who are the people behind it?”
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On.le Antonio Di Pietro
Your question: Who are the people behind it?
This is a question too common in our everyday reality in Italy.
It takes a lot of courage, energy, perseverance and organization to reveal just what is behind some “outstanding figures”. Too many times: Organized crime.
Organized crime is not only Mafia, Camorra, etc.
How would you define a bank that loaned a large amount of money to a corporation with no assets (collateral), represented by an outstanding member of the community, who guaranteed the bankruptcy of another corporation whose only asset was one piece of real estate, which was in turn used as collateral by this guarantor to obtain this loan, which disappeared into nothing; NO Debts were ever paid by this guarantor who was approved by the court? This second corporation subsequently went bankrupt as well!
How would you define a public servant, who represents the interest of the people, fails to ignore these facts and pursue them through the justice system, and further employs the resources of the State to warn and threaten any person who “dares” provide any relevant, documented information and proof germane to this case with civil and penal prosecution?
Do you agree that Italy is a 2-tier system in almost every aspect?
Thank you for your untiring commitment.
Giovanna
Posted by: Giovanna Romano | February 4, 2008 06:35 PM
Non capisco perche' gli hanno permesso di dimettersi invece che cacciarlo via subito dopo la condanna. Non aveva il diritto di apparire come se fosse una persona per bene.
Mr. Di Pietro, continui a battarsi, Lei e' l'unico politico credibile rimasto in Italia.
Spero che gli Italiani Le diano il voto in massa.
Posted by: Vanda Lo Iacono | February 4, 2008 04:26 AM