Italian Musical Toilet Banned

A toilet made by two artists that flushes to the sound of Italy's national anthem has been impounded by police in northern Italy, sparking a debate about patriotism and censorship, reports the BBC News. The offending piece was on display at the Bolzano Museum of Modern Art. Prosecutors say the Fratelli d'Italia anthem is a national emblem which should be protected and should never be open to ridicule. A judgment is expected to be made later this week. Defense barristers for the museum argue that while the anthem does have patriotic and sentimental value, it is not a national symbol. Irish Art