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In one of the biggest demonstration Italy has seen in years half a million women congregated last Sunday (13th) to rally against the sex scandals of Berlusconi and the sexism that is embedded deep within Italian society. They demanded he step down from office following the scandal of his shenaigans with an under-aged prostitute and abuse of office.

The protests took place in over 200 cities. One protester said “Silvio illuminates us. Set yourself on fire”. According to the World Economic Forum Italy ranks 74th in its treatment of women and 121st in pay equity.

If Berlusconi gets convicted he risks up to 3 years in prison on the juvenile prostitution charge and up to 12 years for abusing his official authority, which is a crime in Italy. Prison seems unlikely as he stands at the tender age of 74. He maintains the charges have been brought on by a bunch of female moralists... People and their bloody ethics always getting in the way.