There was a time when politicians were honest. Not everyone, in truth, since the exercise of power easily hurt honest men. Imagine those tend dishonest. So much so that an old proverb reminds us that the political man lights a candle to God and another to the devil. Yet, Italy has had a lot of honest and capable politicians. Their names? At the time of the Kingdom of Italy were not a few honest men who entered into politics to contribute with enthusiasm to the growth of the nation. It is also true that some of them had interests at heart and part of the reason of state has always been more attractive for the common good. But do not applaud as the first Italian Parliament? The "King gentleman" met in the Palazzo Carignano in Turin that, the 18/02/1861. It was composed of 443 deputies (members of the House are now 630). The curious, almost unbelievable, then, is that the deputies did not receive any compensation. The state was young and poor. Those who choose to serve, he did well and was free until 1913. Today, our Members receive an allowance of 15,000 euro / month + € 4190 + expenses of facilities to no end. The political cost us a fortune and the paradox is that some of them also have the courage to complain. In 2008, Gabriella Carlucci MP complained that his salary was too low. What they should say the various Bettino Ricasoli, Massimo D'Azeglio and the other gentlemen "Savoy" which meant the policy as "service" rather than "opportunity"? Of course, many of them were wealthy and could do without burdening the state coffers. But many parliamentarians XVI Legislature of the Republic (current) would die of hunger if they renounce, at least in part, the preserve of the rich and prebends / fees? The question true, however, is another. When the policy was a serious, reserved for men and women of proven probity and ability, ideals and principles on self-interest prevailed. Politics meant fielding passion, courage, integrity, common sense, respect for the opponent, moderation and balance. The "Lords of Politics" these were not because they wore the coat but because they had at heart the welfare of the country and the people. Quintino Sella, the great finance minister who healed the debts of the state, got rid of the textile family not to feed the suspicions of conflict of interest. Other times. We had great statesmen such as Alcide De Gasperi, Aldo Moro, outstanding leaders of the state as Enrico De Nicola, said the "honest President, Luigi Einaudi and Sandro Pertini, as well as idealists Giacomo Matteotti and Ferruccio Parri, whose Montanelli wrote:" If there was a President of the Italian Prime Minister who earned the title of an honest man, a politician honest and upright, that was Ferruccio Parri. And we even had politicians in the odor of sanctity as Giorgio La Pira. I could give many other names. Things get complicated if we are to this day. While not doubting that there are still honest people in the Deputies and the Senate - yes, but how many? - It is suspected that the policy has been altered. It was an art. You become a cross between circus games and vulgar comedy. A 150 years from the Unification of Italy, our political class seems to have lost the moral values \u200b\u200bthat make a great nation and give hope to the people. What Woody Allen was right when he said that "politicians have their own ethics. All of them. And it is a notch lower than that of a sex maniac? Ridiamoci up, not to cry. Were still alive, the poor and the Monster of Florence Girolimoni find room in some electoral votes hungry.
editorial published on March 6, 2011:
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