We receive and publish from the former M5S Calabria parliamentarian and volunteer doctor, Carmelo Massimo Misiti, an open letter addressed to General Roberto Vannacci:
I am using the medium of an open letter to gain an understanding, given your frankness, of what you think of the South of our country, or, as defined by some members of the political force that you represent, the “Terronia”, in an obviously derogatory sense.
I don’t think anyone can express any opinion about his CV and his military capabilities, but, given his public and political role, the question I ask myself, as a former parliamentarian representing a southern territory and as a volunteer doctor who for many years has made himself available to the African populations by treating them, going on missions, and contributing to the possibility that they can enjoy these health services on their continent with the construction of two hospitals and the consequent provision of more services, what would be his position and that, at this point, of the political force he represents?
Furthermore, you speak of “dictatorships of minorities”: do you think that the inhabitants of the South belong to a dictatorial minority?
Representing a nation, being elected as a representative of an entire people, however divided by territorial electoral logic and rules, and, hopefully, never by imposed laws, such as the one on differentiated autonomy, raises questions for those who live in the South:
– where does your South begin and how much of southern Italy is represented by physiognomic evidence that does not match your expectations?
– What do you eventually plan for the South, apart from the famous bridge and the huge economic expenditure that the work entails, and from which the economy of the North will benefit?
– You, who have in your curriculum also a university recognition on strategies, although military and therefore more important, don’t you think that strategically roads, highways and railways should be considered primary works compared to the famous bridge?
– What do you think about work and the need for Italians to have emoluments equal to those of other Italian and/or European regions?
– young people: what are your ideas? How long should they live at home with their loved ones? At what age should they reach their economic and social independence? And, again, to what extent can they aspire to live in Italy? Or do you think it is better for them to go and work and live abroad?
– Another question, and last, so as not to bore you: the elderly, who for years worked and paid contributions to have a fair pension, see their pension further taxed with reductions that create not only economic hardship but also family hardship. Does this seem fair to you?
I am sure that as a man of honor he will not evade the questions asked.