ROME. Homophobia is a sentiment that must be fought. It must be eradicated and defeated once and for all. At a cultural level, but also at a regulatory level. And above all—warns the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano—it is a sentiment that must not be "flaunted.".
On the International Day Against Homophobia, celebrated yesterday, the call to stop violence against those perceived as different because of their sexual orientation is bipartisan. A large group of people from various political backgrounds is also calling for swift approval of the anti-homophobia bill, which will be brought to the floor of the Chamber of Deputies on May 23. Supporters include Minister of Equal Opportunities Mara Carfagna and its proponent, Democrat Anna Paola Concia.
«"Public displays of derision toward homosexuals are unacceptable in democratically adult societies," the President emphasized in his message. Arcigay, however, calls for "responses worthy of democracy," Gay Center for "concrete interventions," starting with a law on civil unions, while Imma Battaglia (DiGay Project) encourages "transversality.".
Napolitano: No to homophobia
This article was written on 18 May 2011.
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