Open letter by Argentine musician Charly García leads to dismissal of openly fascist Macri official

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Following the controversy over Security Minister Patricia Bullrich's appointment of an openly fascist writer, Carlos Manfroni, as Secretary of Legislative Affairs (congressional liaison) for the Ministry of Security, sources close to his office confirmed that he has resigned.

Manfroni, who had also been recently denounced by Security Ministry employees for his alleged persecution on account of employees' "political, trade union, and ideological affiliations," resigned following a public outcry over his openly fascist magazine columns - and in particular after an open letter addressed to the Macri administration by Argentine rock musician Charly García.

García, one of the best known singer/songwriters in Argentine rock since 1973, reminded Manfroni in the letter that they had once met when the latter attended a performance of his in the Opera House and that they got on well. "If you think we (rock musicians) are all animals, perverts, drug addicts, homosexuals, etc. - and some of us are," García wrote, "do me a favor - for me, and all those who work for the love of the art and do so with the best intentions: tell me, what is it about public office that ruins some people?"

"I deserve an apology. I sang of dinosaurs, and I fought against the dictatorship and against assholes who are against the French Revolution, John Lennon, and love," he said, in reference to Manfroni's past columns on the anti-Semitic monthly Cabildo condemning all three as "filthy, satanic, and masturbation," respectively.

"Don't count on me to support simpletons. I feel that the fight was in vain; but we will still put out our music and lyrics, just as we did in those dark times."

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A little more about Manfroni: http://www.democraticunderground.com/110846152

[Judi Lynn]

1. Amazing. Charly García should watch his back, however! The fascists just might come after him.

It appears he is so famous now, any political attack on this man could have a huge, furious response. I would hope they'll not try to slap him down for his courageous voice.

The racist right-wing must feel it has a lot of power in Argentina to have even tried to slide Carlos Manfroni in office at the Ministry of Security. This man is clearly public about his racism.

Hope there won't be any vicious attacks on this artist from the new administration, as there used to be on musicians, writers, singers, and so many others, from the dictatorship.

I think he has enhanced his status with his supporters by delivering his public statement to Carlos Manfroni. If Manfroni tries to dodge admitting he was a fan, he'll look like a liar.

Thanks for this unexpected event. It's mind-boggling. So good to hear a BIG public stand taken against the fascism.

So glad to learn about Charly Garcia. I am amazed to hear some of his songs, and will remember his name, look for more songs. I see he has been working with US American artists, like Bruce Springsteen, and UK artists like Sting, and others I can't remember, for years. What an interesting multi-talented person.

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2. The power of one.

It doesn't happen often; but when it prevails in what is surely a just cause, it's truly a thing of wonder.