there sat the need to disturb the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg to uphold the sacrosanct principle, namely that in a secular and nonsectarian public schools can not ostende religious symbols in classrooms?
Unfortunately yes, as in Italy or the TAR Veneto, neither the State Council, or the Constitutional Court (Constitutional Court, damn it!) Had found the good sense (or the courage, in a state where the influence of the Church and daily) to state this simple principle.
The real news is this, that Italy in 2009 is still a secular state - with all due respect to the principles established by the Constitution - and that all politicians, from right to left, can not break free from the influence of the clergy, for fear of losing support.
From the right one could reasonably expect the usual fanfare, the bright tones, the ostentatious indignation ... all widely expected from the usual ancient script.
But Bersani, what a disappointment. Even began to make the secretary of the PD and it already genuflection to the interests of the Vatican, with attitude cerchiobottista evident. From The Print Today: "I think on sensitive issues like this - he observed - sometimes common sense turns out to be a victim of the law. An ancient tradition as the crucifix is \u200b\u200bnot offensive to anyone .
No, Bersani has the good sense in this case to fall victim to utilitarian considerations with obvious electoral purposes.
The European judges said that the crucifix has many meanings, but what is the predominant religion. Thus, the His presence in the classroom seems to assume a religious significance, and this will be considered students to be educated in a school environment marked by the Catholic religion. And if you do not belong to any religious beliefs or other faiths other than Catholic, maybe you do not feel respected public education institution. So hard to get to our politicians and the Italian courts?
But in Italy, you know, mothers do not touch or Madonna.
The fundamental principles of our Constitution, as well as common sense, means that " the state is required to comply with denominational neutrality in public education because students of all religions or atheists are required to follow lessons and the purpose of school is to enhance the ability of students to think critically "(as judges).
Or, if you really want to leave school, there is a plaque evident below, in red letters, That reads something like this:
" The presence of the crucifix is \u200b\u200bnot want to imply any influence of the Catholic Church in the Italian State, which is and will remain secular.
Every citizen is free to choose their religion or not profess any, and should not be discriminated against on the basis of its choice.
This religious symbol is present here, therefore, not in a religious sense, but merely a tribute to the unnamed "Christian roots" so dear to the Italian political rhetoric clericarda. "
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