"It was a stupid gesture, written on impulse. I apologize for the content of the post: you never wish death, especially to a child. But I do not withdraw my political ideas: I do not feel represented by this government ."
Stefano Addeo, a German teacher at a high school in the province of Naples, says this after the controversy that arose from his post about Giorgia Meloni's daughter.
"I realize how serious it is," he adds, "but I have never done politics in class. My students love me. I hate all forms of violence, I love animals, I do volunteer work . It was a mistake."
"I was superficial and even asked for support from artificial intelligence to compose the post published on my social profiles. A serious mistake to have said things like that about a child. I apologize," he added to Tgr Campania.
The post about Giorgia Meloni's daughter also recalled the tragedy of the very young Martina, a 14-year-old victim of femicide in Afragola.
Disciplinary measures against the teacher will be adopted as early as Tuesday. Tomorrow, although it is a holiday - as far as we know - we will begin to discuss the case and decide on the measures to be taken.
Yesterday, the Minister of Education Giuseppe Valditara had argued that "the figure of the teacher is of extraordinary importance in the education of young people, not only in imparting knowledge but also in educating respect for others. It is essential - he added - that teachers are always the first to be aware of the responsibility and social value of their role. We can no longer tolerate the behavior of individuals who on social media or in public betray that decorum and dignity that must characterize such a delicate profession. The ministry will sanction those who are not worthy of being part of our school".
This morning, Prime Minister Meloni received a message of solidarity and closeness from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.
(Online Union)
