Rovigo. The license plate was torn off the Arcigay headquarters.

Arcigay doesn't know what to make of this, whether it's a stupid act of vandalism or a vulgar homophobic act. It could also be a political act targeting Romanelli himself, a candidate on the "Rovigo si ama" list that supported Federico Frigato. Underneath, lurking but evident, is intolerance toward gays. "We don't intend to be intimidated," says Sturaro. "If anyone wants to confront us face to face, just ring the bell at our office." Meanwhile, Romanelli says, a new sign has already been ordered, "even more colorful than the first.".