Some time ago, the network has hosted numerous interventions on the alleged membership of Corto Maltese the right, even suggesting an affinity with fascism. The argument, in fact, I do not care at all, because it seems silly (other, more titles than me, as revealed in the stories of Corto were scattered antifascist details). More interesting, in my opinion, of course, I think the general discourse on the political militancy of characters and authors. Almost always, when you define a cartoon character right or left, raise the shields of authors and publishers, ready to label him as "apolitical." An attitude which I think is mostly due to two factors. First, the comic book in Italy is still below takes the burden of being a medium for children (and then keep out of politics). Second, there is always fear, "positioned" the character to lose readers. That is, declaring that the character Pinco Pallino is left, you will lose the right players, saying that's right you will lose those on the left. I truly believe that this kind of attitude reveals a lack of consideration of the intelligence of readers and poor political maturity of the country, that in fact in recent years has seen many politicians rail against opponents labeling them as absolute evil, rather than as bearers of values \u200b\u200bother than their own. Personally, although the left I have no problem with reading comics characters as protagonists ideally right, as I have no problems reading novels or viewing movies carrying different values \u200b\u200bfrom mine. After reading I can not agree on their vision of the world or specific facts, but not "close the door" before they "looked at what's in the room. "I think one of the cardinal principles of democracy, freedom of opinion and the comparison between them. Of course I exclude from this discussion of extremism and violence: if the author professes the extermination of the Jews throw in the garbage bin of its opera (comic book, novel, or movie that is), but these cases are "borderline." However, what seems normal to me, even as I prefer the richness diversity of opinion, continues to be viewed with suspicion from the world of 'publishing. I lived a couple of examples in person. A few years ago working for a major publisher in the project of a collection dedicated to Tex, he suggested an intervention by Sergio Cofferati (who publicly had repeatedly said to love the character), but the editor in question is the choice of "dangerous" too left. In more recent times I thought to involve Michela Brambilla (known animal) in a publication linked to the animals but also in this case, the political affiliation has proved an obstacle. In short, it seems that many comics do not have broad enough shoulders to carry the weight of politics. Given the poor quality of Italian politics these days, however, believe that the contribution of some input from the world of comics could bring a breath of fresh air and civilization. Because, remember, comics are not always "things for children."
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