Secretary of the Democratic Party
For the attention
the Secretary of the Democratic Party , the Hon. Pier Luigi Bersani
and the chairman of the Left, Ecology and Freedom , Hon. Nichi Vendola
Dear friends,
I would like to bring this to your attention a matter of urgency , as ever today as they arrive unmistakable signs of a complaint that seeks to coordinate irreparably harm the freedom of information.
After the referendum victory , we have witnessed a series of facts which, lined up , showed a blatant attack on Article 21 of the Constitution. I refer to the schedules of RAI, the failure to agree with some broadcasts , starting with ' Reports ' , followed by ' Come Away with Me' , ' Talk to Me ' and ' Annozero ' , but also the famous case of the disappearance of the
operation of the rule of Telecom , which was followed by a precise intention , and certainly not random , by the leadership of 'The 7 ' to bar the way to Santoro and his editorial staff. And do not miss even the regulation of AGCOM , which puts a gag on the network , the only bastion of democracy in these dark times and fundamental tool that has conveyed information about the referendum . The Authority has confirmed , once again , not to be out of the game , but part of it. Also for this reason , you should review the composition and the nature of this organ , which could be made by a guarantor unique and independent from politics.
Among other things, the interception that appeared in some newspapers on alleged ' Delta ' within the public broadcasting service , as those of Trani in which the prime minister ordered his chums , Rai and AGCOM , to get rid of some unwanted transmissions to him and our political strength , they paint an alarming picture that we can no longer ignore.
For this reason, I believe it is important and urgent to gather and organize real states general information , involving serious professionals from the back straight and putting the first point, the resolution of the conflict of interest that for years weighs heavily on our democracy . To this, one must combine a serious reform of Rai and AGCOM , before it is
too late.
It ' clear that the government and the majority have managed to bring the company to collapse, removing and mortifying the high professionalism , quality of service and information.
Sending away the most popular programs listen , it will destroy the company since heavy advertising revenue will fail and will increase the profits of a competitor Mediaset. In short, an urgent meeting as soon as possible , before the last space of freedom are zero.
Italy of Values, aware of the damage that is undergoing public service, asks everyone to take a step back , with humility, for the good of the country. The parties must get out of the management of RAI and must not allow the company lunges. Before the pieces compose the whole puzzle , please Actively .
I ask for an urgent meeting to address a critical issue for our democracy .
Best regards,
Antonio Di Pietro