Milan, 8 March (LaPresse) – "Can we still hope that the vote on 22-23 March will break free from the ideological cages in which it seems increasingly trapped? Justice should be a common heritage, not a worn-out banner of identity to be waved against political opponents. Instead, it seems that much of the debate revolves around a single question, as simplistic as it is misleading: whether we want “right-wing” or “left-wing” justice. Thus, the debate ends up becoming polarised, preventing an objective assessment of the merits of the reform." Marina Berlusconi writes this in a letter to “Repubblica”, referring to the referendum on justice. “The risk is that we will vote with our hearts rather than our heads, losing sight of what really matters: the values of equality before the law and the right balance of powers, the credibility of institutions and the quality of our democracy itself,” she continues. “I would call for a little common sense, so that we are not influenced by the noise of a derby between rival fans,” emphasises Marina Berlusconi. "I believe that the referendum is decisive. It is up to each of us to seriously weigh up the pros and cons, without using our respective political allegiances as a shortcut and without allowing ourselves to be distracted by slogans that have little to do with it. We must absolutely bring the debate back to the only question that makes sense to ask: can the reform really change us for the better? Can it really make our justice system freer and more credible? Only if we manage to ask ourselves this question will we be able to give a responsible answer. I think it is clear how I will vote. We will see in a few days' time what the prevailing opinion in the country will be. However, I am certain of one thing: if the “yes” vote wins, it will not be a victory for the government or Forza Italia, nor a posthumous victory for my father. I simply think it will be a great victory for the Italian people,' she concludes.