Talk:Racism in Italy

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The comment by Silvio Berlusconi on President Obama

This comment has very little to do with racism, but of course it was very difficult to be understood by a non-Italian. In Italy in fact, to be sun tanned is a plus even for an handsome man. In other parts of the world, however, tanned skin is seen suspiciously, as a result of mixing of races. I am sure 100% that Berlusconi was thinking to a positive aspect of President Obama, the Italian way of thinking on this matter. His comment was directed to underline the glamour of President Obama, not to laugh at his African origin. In fact Mr. Berlusconi has many faults, but certainly is not a racist. Among his friends there are people from all Europe, Northern Africa and South America --Deguef (talk) 15:24, 6 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Racism in Roman Empire?

Ancient Romans (of the Empire), differently from other peoples of ancient times, were not at all racist. In fact emperors and generals of the Roman empire had different origin (Spain, Gaul, Balcans, Middle East, Africa). Therefore this sentence is wrong.--Deguef (talk) 15:34, 6 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

That is true. The old Roman and Fascist empires are also not to be confused with the modern nation-state of Italy. 174.93.177.37 (talk) 02:20, 22 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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