Genoa, Alpini Under Attack – The Anti-Militaristic Drift Out of Time

Genoa is preparing to host the National Gathering of the Alpini in 2026, but the atmosphere has already been heated by an episode that, although resolved with a letter of apology, uncovers a significant cultural Pandora's box. The description of the upcoming event as a "farce" is not just an individual lapse in style, but the symptom of an ideological infection that for decades has tried to turn service to the Homeland into a polemical target.

Also Here the Problem of "Traffic"

In the letter of correction, the insult is attributed to a mere concern for the traffic in a Genoa still wounded by the collapse of the Morandi Bridge. A justification that deserves closer analysis. It is peculiar how, in certain areas of political thought, large mass events are tolerated or celebrated when they involve protest demonstrations or radical entertainment, but suddenly become "unsustainable for traffic" when the Black Feathers are parading.

The term "farce" does not belong to the lexicon of urban planning; it belongs to that of delegitimization. It is the conditioned reflex of those who, raised among the myths of militant anti-militarism, cannot see anything but an enemy in the uniform, systematically ignoring the role of the Alpini as a cornerstone of Civil Protection and national solidarity.

The Legacy of Antagonistic Action

For years, antagonistic movements have instilled the idea that every military demonstration, even if purely commemorative or associative, was a "provocation." This vision has fueled a culture of suspicion that today clashes with the reality of the facts: the Alpini are the same ones we all saw shoveling mud during the floods in Genoa.

There is a deep paradox in this keyboard anti-militarism: military help is invoked in times of emergency, but their identity and symbols are despised during celebrations. It is an "à la carte" approach to citizenship, where the soldier's duty is demanded, but his honor is optional.

Beyond Apologies: A Paradigm Shift is Needed

The problem remains political and cultural. The Gathering of the Alpini is not just an influx of 400,000 people; it is the renewal of a pact between generations, it is the memory of those who have "gone ahead" and the celebration of a volunteerism unmatched in Europe.

In a historical moment when the word "war" is knocking again at the continent's borders, Italy cannot afford the luxury of childish and prejudiced anti-militarism. The defense of a country also involves respect for those who have built and support it daily.

Genoa will know how to welcome the Alpini with the embrace they deserve. It remains to be seen how long it will take for certain segments of civil society to understand that a uniform is not a "clown" costume, but the attire of those who have chosen to serve the common good without asking for anything in return.