The red tax on illegal immigrants
The article discusses the perceived economic burden on Italians from taxes aimed at addressing illegal immigration and the judicial proceedings against repeat offenders.
The article from Il Giornale critiques the Italian government's handling of illegal immigration, referring to the financial repercussions faced by citizens due to taxes linked to this issue. It suggests that the Italian National Institute of Statistics should reconsider its inflation calculations by including the costly impacts of taxes that seem to support illegal immigrants, as many Italians feel this burden is not accurately reflected in the current economic assessments.
The author explicitly criticizes the leniency towards criminals who have been repeatedly convicted, suggesting that rather than facing tougher penalties, these individuals end up being compensated by the government instead. This scenario is framed as a moral failing of the legal system and a financial drain on law-abiding citizens who are made to pay for the rehabilitation or support of these individuals. The notion of 'spending our money' on offenders paints a picture of injustice in the eyes of ordinary Italians.
Moreover, the article also takes aim at figures such as activist Carola Rackete, who has been involved in bringing illegal immigrants to Italy, implying that she, along with other political actors, is benefiting from the situation at the cost of the Italian taxpayer. The tone of the piece is firmly critical, suggesting that these actions are part of a broader failure of European policies on immigration and justice, which are perceived to undermine national interests and security.