While the situation in prisons – where we cram people in defiance of the rules – is explosive, certain positions are striking. Nicola Gratteri, despite the well-known principle of personal responsibility, argues: “releasing inmates is a terrible message from the State. After having beaten up the prison guards, they are released: it seems like a reward.” The world is collapsing, but the vengeful fury cannot retreat even by a millimeter. The State, even during the pandemic, is frightening.

Coronavirus, la morte del primo detenuto riapre il dibattito sulle carceri: "Subito 10mila ai domiciliari". "Così cedimento dopo rivolte" - Il Fatto Quotidiano

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