This Monkey has neither the time nor the inclination to follow up on Berlusconi’s latest gaffs. Given that we’re in an election, they’re bursting forth at an incredible rate.

I couldn’t resist, though, drawing your attention, dear reader, to this letter, sent by blogger Andrea Baldi, in response to one of Berlusconi’s ‘humorous’ pronouncements.

The background: Berlusconi was asked by a young woman working, like many, with a temporary contract, how one could expect to buy a house, raise a family etc in such a position. Berluska’s response – “As a father, I’d advise you to marry Berlusconi’s son, or someone like him, who doesn’t have these kind of problems”.

Baldi’s response:

“Hon. Berlusconi,

Given your position on the theme of non-fixed-term work, permit me to ask for the hand of your Son. I’m not a homosexual, but if that’s the only solution, I’m willing to make the sacrifice.

Kind regards,

Andrea Baldi”