Today in my city, Palermo, we finally see signs of awakening and intelligent cohesion between spontaneous and organized activism

We did the most obvious and appropriate thing, we asked our Prefect for help, we asked for the opening of bargaining tables with the Municipality and the Region.

Were there only a few of us? There were a sufficient number of us to ask in a polite and civil way for our right to life, to a dignified existence that allows us to forget the moments of panic for the fear of not being able to support our families.

They reassured us, with skilful tales expertly narrated, they deluded us by telling us of a better possible and attainable life, but they were talking about themselves, their "caste", their servants, bent and well fed by their masters.

In those "few" I recognized young families who were happy, because they were free, free because they never asked for "favors"; citizens with red eyes, I don't know if from anger or fear, who demanded answers; sincere politicians and trade unionists attentive to the least, active citizens always ready to "push" to find solutions.

It was a beautiful day, a shame for those who couldn't breathe this new air blowing through the city. We are organizing ourselves, we are equipping ourselves with new tools to plow arid land that we will soon sow, preparing for a flourishing harvest.

We are dreamers and we believe it. Our strength lies in the awareness that we will never give in to barbarism and bullying. We will always be at the side of the least, those without a home, without income, without hope. We have chosen to stand with our backs straight, renouncing possible offers of privileged positions, we have chosen to have our hands free.

15/September/2023