Italy is probably one of the most intresting countries in the world. I would recommend a book. "The Dark Heart of Italy" to try to understand the recent history and politics.
The people of the country are totally divided in everything. Except the National Football Team!
I agree with Italians that the attacks on the crews are miss placed. And normally written by people who understand little of aviation or Italy.
But I would say the matter is political now. Nationalism has always been at the heart of a very underconfident Italy and the dreams that Italian politicians peddle.
Stick to food,fast cars and football. Leave the aviation to the others