The key question on Di Canio (if you are concerned with his politics) is what does he believe in & more importantly how does that affect his ability to do the job. If he is labelled a Fascist you should define what that means. The Stereotypical "Facsist" is seen as some jackbooted neaderthal thug prison camp guard type. ...
I'm not talking about the stereotypical type of fascist you mention. I am talking about Di Canio as a supporter of the fascist movement in Italy. Politics in Italy is indeed very diverse and covers a very wide spectrum. The fascists are on the far right of that spectrum and many elements within the fascist movement express racist, homophobic and anti-semitic views.
Di Canio has gone on record and talked about not having any problem with black players (which is big of him...not) but he has refused point-blank to talk about the fascist movement's position on anti-semitism.
My reason for raising this issue in the very first instance is the fact that I have Jewish friends who are Town supporters. They now feel that they are unable to go to Town games until they hear what Di Caio's views are on this particular issue. I agree with them.
Those people who are tagging onto the end of the thread insulting me for going on and on about it have either not read or understaood what the point of the argument is.
It's a simple matter of customer choice. Do you buy a product from a company you feel is unethical? For somepeople the answer is no (although I accept many others don't give a shit).
If you WANT to buy the product but you are unsure about the ethics of the company, is it unreasonable to ask the question? I don't think so.
The only person who can really resolvthis argument is Di Canio himself and I (and others like me) will continue to ask the question until he answers it.
Incidentally, I have had no reply from the club to my initial communication which is highly unusual. In the past when I have contacted them (which hasn't terribly often in the last 35 years) they have always replied very promptly.
