Italy has a long history of social protest. The Olympics have brought an international audience to Italy, and that’s been too big an opportunity to miss for some Italian protesters. Among the most vocal are those who oppose Coca-Cola as an Olympic sponsor.
Italian Sports Minister (they have Sports Ministers in Italy?) Mario Pescante, who is also the government’s Olympic supervisor, is not concerned about security. His concern? “The blocking of the torch procession due to four idiots. I hope the Piemontese give them a kick in the backside.” Okay, Mario, tell us how you really feel.
