Pesaro, July 24, 2026 – Insults on social media after the announcement of the opening of a membership collection point for Futuro Nazionale in Gradara.
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This is what the Pesaro 250 Committee of the movement denounces, speaking of an “avalanche of offensive comments” that appeared after the publication, in the Facebook group “Chiacchiere tra Gabiccesi”, of an informative post about the initiative.
According to what was reported by the movement, the attacks would not have concerned only the organizers, but also the commercial activity that chose to host the information point.
Attacks on the promoters of the initiative
In the crosshairs, again according to the statement, both the promoters of the initiative and the commercial establishment ended up, with personal insults, accusations and calls for boycott.
Lawyer Pia Perricci, representative of Futuro Nazionale – Pesaro 250 Committee, intervenes on the matter. “In recent days, following the publication of a simple informative post on “Chiacchiere tra Gabiccesi” regarding the opening of a membership collection point for Futuro Nazionale – Pesaro 250 Committee in Gradara, we have witnessed an avalanche of offensive comments, personal insults, baseless accusations and calls for boycott directed not only at the organizers, but also at the commercial activity that legitimately decided to host the information point. It is an episode that deserves a reflection that goes far beyond political debate. Democracy does not consist of everyone agreeing. On the contrary, democracy thrives precisely on the plurality of ideas. One may not agree with a party, a movement, a proposal or a political leader. It is a sacrosanct right. But non-agreement is one thing, and non-acceptance of the existence of the other is another. There is a fundamental difference between these two words. To share means to adhere to an idea, to make it one’s own. To accept, on the other hand, means to recognize that those who have different ideas have the same right to express them and to participate in democratic life. To confuse these two concepts means to question the very principle of civil coexistence».
“Debate is fine, but resorting to insults is unacceptable”
«Opinions can be criticized, challenged and discussed – the note continues – It is the salt of democracy. But when debate gives way to insult, to personal delegitimization, offensive epithets or calls to isolate those who think differently, we are no longer facing a democratic debate. We are facing a climate of intolerance. It is striking that precisely those who define themselves as defenders of democracy are often the first to deny others the right to express their ideas. Freedom of expression cannot be invoked only when it coincides with one’s own political thought. It must apply to everyone. Otherwise, it is not freedom, but privilege. A signature or membership collection point does not oblige anyone to participate. No one is forced to join, no one is deprived of the possibility to dissent. It is simply a space where free citizens can choose whether or not to inform themselves. Invoking the boycott of a commercial establishment, insulting people, attributing offensive labels or fueling hate campaigns means crossing the line of legitimate criticism. Respect for people must come before political affiliations. Ideas are fought with other ideas, with arguments, with dialogue. Not with insults, threats or defamation. We will continue to believe that politics must be about debate, listening and participation. Democracy does not ask everyone to be the same. It only asks to recognize that even those who think differently have the right to exist, speak and participate. This is the difference between a free society and an intolerant society. And this difference is worth defending every day.”
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