The Aula Magna of the rectorate hosted a meeting of studies entitled “Freedom and equality”. After the institutional greetings of the rector Giovanna Spatarithe initiative was introduced by prof. Antonio SaittaProfessor of Constitutional Law. The lesson was held by prof. Gaetano Silvestriemeritus president of the Constitutional Court. Among others, the vicar proreor were present Giuseppe Giordanothe former mayor of Messina Renato Accorinti (promoter of the event) and the metropolitan archbishop of Messina Lipari S. Lucia del Mela, Msgr. Giovanni Accolla.
“It is an honor for me – said the rector – to welcome all those present and, in particular, Prof. Silvestri, who continues generously to make his knowledge available to our university. The meeting is also open to the teachers of the city schools in the context of third mission activities that encourage institutional synergy. The theme of freedom and equality is very important in a historical context such as the current one. And also school, today it is even more precious “.
“Reasoning on the theme of freedom and equality has always been a classic of modern law – said Saitta – since the French revolution. The pre -surrender of freedom and equality over time has always been tortuous and its parable is not yet complete since it is subject to ups and downs that can also affect those freedoms that seemed to be conquered. In some moments between freedom and equality there has been full convergence, their story is still to be written as demonstrated by the conflicting times we are experiencing and that ask us in the face of questions still to be resolved “.
“The indissoluble combination that binds freedom and equality – added Silvestri – is a complex, but fruitful theme of developments for contemporary and future challenges. Its rich history begins with Greek philosophy and comes to date. We will never have a system capable of fully achieving freedom and equality, two concepts in constant evolution. For this reason, we must increasingly increase the commitment to be perfect for all the legal tools and social tools are perfect deputies to the defense of fundamental rights, freedom, in its old and new forms, and equality. It is necessary not to surrender to immobility Which, on balance, is equivalent to returning sensationally back. This is what is currently happening in the world, depending on wars and conflicts that tear freedom and equality because we have not been able to improve and look further “.