The Rule was exactly about "be Italian" to post in Italian section.
In this mode the Rule was a pure racist.
The local sections are for people to talk solely in specific languages. These sections are not on a per country basis. You are completely wrong here.
In this moment there are streng Rules about correct use of Italian Language in text
and no more "be Italian" request.
The general rules (on found in this section) should apply to all sections. Additionally local moderators can introduce some rules as long as they don't contradict with the general rules.
This has nothing to do with the 'racist rule'. I don't care about Italian laws.