Corruption is inevitable

Having the opposition pinpointing and nitpicking over "corruption" in various government projects does not automatically guarantee that if Labour is elected to power there will be no corruption. If any party were to make such a claim, I would feel as if they were trying to take me for a ride. In this imperfect world in which we live in, the temptation of easy money is too strong, no matter who is in government or opposition.

On the other hand, credibility would be gained by both parties if the Whistleblower Act were to be proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, seconded by the Prime Minister and passed through Parliament in one session. Or better still, when a law is passed laying down that every kind of club (be it political, social or whatever) must publish its statements of accounts together with its membership list. Party members and even the general public have a right to know how the political parties are financed. How about a law regulating the finances of such "clubs"? What we voters are interested in is the sustainability of our pensions, more quality jobs, a better environment, and fewer politicians running with the hares and the hounds.

Before Dom Mintoff got elected into power in 1971, I remember him from the opposition stating that he was against the hospital project in Gozo. Surely the Gozitans were not enthusiastic about voting for him, but still he convinced the majority to do so. He did not try to please everybody, never minced his words, but still got elected.

Voters are fed up of mudslinging campaigns; corruption can never be eradicated. We need realistic alternatives which will create prosperity.