Bassano del Grappa - A macabre "survey" posted in a class chat at a high school in Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza, has sparked profound shock and indignation.
The question posed to the students was chilling: "Who deserved to be killed the most?", followed by three tragic options: Giulia Tramontano, Mariella Anastasi and Giulia Cecchettin, all victims of brutal femicides that have shocked public opinion.
The shameful incident was made public by the Women for Freedom association, based in Bassano del Grappa and committed to defending women and children in emergency situations for years. The association posted screenshots of the incriminating chat on its social media channels, showing the disturbing "survey" created by one or more participants.
"This isn't just a tasteless prank or an inappropriate joke," the association firmly emphasized, "but a complete lack of empathy. It's a broken mirror reflecting a segment of our society that still doesn't understand, or doesn't want to understand, how deeply wounded femicide is."
Women for Freedom then recalled the brutal violence suffered by the three young women: Giulia Cecchettin, killed with 75 stab wounds; Giulia Tramontano, murdered while seven months pregnant; and Mariella Anastasi, burned alive.
They were just a few years older than the kids who now joke about tragedies like hers [Giulia Cecchettin]. They had dreams, friends, a family. Like Giulia Tramontano, seven months pregnant, had. Like Mariella Anastasi, burned alive. And it's not enough to say 'they're kids,' because whoever creates a survey like that knows full well they're hurting. They're choosing to trample on pain. They're, in a way, toying with the deaths of others. And those who respond, those who laugh, those who remain silent... are part of the problem.
Veneto Region President Luca Zaia also commented on the matter, expressing his dismay. "It's hard to believe a chat like this could actually exist. What has emerged is shocking and raises profound questions about the progress that remains to be made to combat gender-based violence and promote a culture of respect. I'm not a lawyer, but if the investigations reveal criminally relevant issues, I hope all necessary measures will be taken."
Zaia then added: "Episodes like this are alarming and require serious reflection. It is essential that, starting in schools, we promote education in the fundamental values of civil coexistence and respect for others. I urge the young people involved to reflect on their actions, to acknowledge the gravity of what happened, and to take responsibility for change. Words, even when spoken in virtual contexts, carry weight and can have very real consequences."
The disturbing incident immediately sparked a wave of indignation on social media and among the public, rekindling the debate on respect education, awareness of the gravity of gender violence, and the role of schools in developing responsible and informed citizens. We now await any developments regarding disciplinary measures within the school and any potential legal implications of the matter.
Article published by A. Carlino on May 16, 2025, at 15:27 PM
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It is truly sad that young people can think of such a thing. This is disrespectful to the victims and their families. We must teach stronger values to young people, to prevent similar situations from happening again.