Extremists have today indiscriminately attacked Milan and its residents. These monsters targeted groups with little justification from their stated goals. Hijacking an agenda of fear, their prejudice and racism drove them to take full advantage of their power.
I'm talking about the Italian Police, who in an ominous foretaste of what may come, have started arresting Gypsies, drug addicts, immigrants and potential petty criminals while claiming they are working for the good of National Security:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4667513.stm
Police reportedly raided several Gypsy camps and other deprived areas.Of those arrested, 83 are said to be non-EU citizens. Deportation orders have already been issued for 52 of them.
"Charges are mainly related to crimes like burglary, theft, evading home arrest and infringement of drug laws," Col Piccino was reported by daily Corriere della Sera as saying after the arrests.
Italian Police are well-known for the fascist elements within them, and it seems that some attack on Gypsies and immigrants is fair game for them. When I visited Milan a few years ago, I remember bars in which cocaine use was prevalent, but I doubt these drug infringers were targeted; they were all Italians working for Banks, Law firms and other respectable professions.
Posted by Ian at July 10, 2005 06:25 PM | TrackBack