As an Italian living in America(not to be confused with Italian american) I must say i agree with every angry message against Italian Americans they are truly useless for society. As far as the Captain being fired for poor decision making. I think that
its still too early to really tell if it is just a decision based on panick or fact. I have travelled in Italy very often and I found problems exist mostly between Italians and foreigners. I think Italian culture and sense of humour etc.....are very misunderstood. Mix this missunderstanding in a company and there is trouble. I dont feel Italians are perfect by any means. Italians are as stubborn as the day is long and I feel the problems also lays in their unwillingness to open up to other ideas.
Aviation in Italy has progressed and has been effective. Its not perfect and just like in every other country in the world there is always room for improvement.