falcone and borsellino

Falcone and Borsellino - Falcone and Borsellino together sharing a few laughs.
@eric_v_b (261)
Canada
December 10, 2008 1:12pm CST
What do you myLotters think about these two Sicilian heroes. They inspired many, but they left us maybe a little too early. We shall never forget them, write whatever you like, if you have inspirational messages, please share them too.
2 responses
pino_s
@pino_s (25)
• Canada
11 Dec 08
Everytime I hear about crime in Sicily, I think about these two great men. Most people see them as Sicily's last hope, but I see them as the beginning of Sicily's new face. One day, Sicily will be beautifull and peaceful.
eric_v_b
@eric_v_b (261)
• Canada
11 Dec 08
I have to agree with vito, Sicily is more complicated then you think; nonetheless, it is nice to see that some are still optimistic for change. And I do not want to be the one to change that in you.
vito_s
@vito_s (34)
• Canada
11 Dec 08
I am not so sure I share the same optimism as you do pino, because crime in Sicily is very well implemented. It is inside every level of society.
benny_boy
@benny_boy (16)
• United States
11 Dec 08
Organized crime has been present in Sicily before Italy was even created, it started off as a form of protection for all Sicilians from the many invaders. Over the years, saddly, this all changed; because there were no more invaders.
benny_boy
@benny_boy (16)
• United States
11 Dec 08
Yes Falcone and Borsellino are two very inspiring Sicilian figures. I still remember all the white clothes hanging outside peoples houses on the day of their killing.
vito_s
@vito_s (34)
• Canada
11 Dec 08
I also remember seeing all that white hanging from house's windows and blowing in the wind, it was very nice to see all of that. At least we know that most of Sicily did care for them.
eric_v_b
@eric_v_b (261)
• Canada
11 Dec 08
I never saw all the white clothes, maybe I am too young to remember, but do you think there is a video or a picture that shows such images. I am very curious to know what you are talking about.
benny_boy
@benny_boy (16)
• United States
11 Dec 08
I will try looking for a picture or a video, and as soon as I find it, I will share it with you. It is something trully nice to see. If you have both of these men at heart, it will touch you for sure when you see it.