Monday, 3rd March 2008
When 'enthusiasm' rings untrue
Lately, I have been analysing very closely the electoral flyers that I received home from some Gozitan candidates, and have also evaluated what they are saying in the media.
It is surprising to note a point of similarity between what is said by some PN candidates and some other MLP candidates. This can be defined as enthusiasm. My main question is: Why does enthusiasm abound only during an electoral campaign?
1. Where was all this enthusiasm when Alternattiva Demokratika (AD) protested against the proposal for the development of Ta' Ċenċ?
2. Where was the enthusiasm when AD protested at Ramla l-Ħamra, in the sweltering sun and scorching sands of June 10 2007?
3. Where was the enthusiasm to save Ħondoq ir-Rummien?
4. Where was their enthusiasm when AD protested to put pressure on authorities to start the restoration works on the Xlendi Tower before it ended up in debris like the mediaeval chapel next to the heliport?
5. Where was these candidates' enthusiasm when AD and its Gozo members went to clean up the rubbish in the historical salt pans behind the Qbajjar Tower?
6. What about their enthusiasm to address the unjust law regarding the letting of property and in collection of the rent reform signatures?
7. Where is their enthusiasm to promote a direct hovercraft from Sicily to Gozo?
8. Where was their enthusiasm to protest against the fact that their party (MLP/PN) agreed that the Gozitan voter is worth less than a Maltese voter by not increasing the Gozitan representation in Parliament?
9. Who is really enthusiastic in being completely honest with the hunters and bird trappers?
10. Who is really fighting for the reform of Mepa while respecting citizens' right and turn this monster into a fully democratic institution away from a kangaroo court?
11. Is there any enthusiasm left to reform of the Ministry for Gozo for a transparent and inclusive Ministry?
12. Is there any enthusiasm left to endorse AD's proposal and reform of the Gozo public transport system?
The list goes on. In my opinion, it is hypocritical to claim to be enthusistic just a few days before a general election. I am going to vote for a true change. I'm voting for Victor Galea, the AD candidate for Gozo. Last summer I walked in Vallettta protesting to save Gozo and soon I will use my vote to save it from greed and speculators who fund the MLP and PN scaremongering electoral campaigns.
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Given that Alternattiva Demokratika-The Green Party has achieved all this without parliamentary representation, envisage how much more our nation could accomplish with common sense coalition governance.
1) Ta' Cenc: untouched.
2) Unjust Rent Law: now a national issue.
3) The cost of house property is now centre stage in national political debates.
4) AD’s renewable energy policy explicitly acknowledged nationwide.
5) Reduction in Gozo ferry rates.
6) Ix-Xaghra l-Hamra: saved. A legal status is now called upon.
7) Departure tax: imminent abolition.
8) No mention of marinas and golf courses in recent budget debates.
9) Imminent abolition of spring hunting.
10) Niche tourism such as eco and agro tourism are now under serious consideration.
11) The Gozo region is to remain one whole electoral district.
12) Empowerment of the environmental lobby.
13) Ramla l-Hamra permit: revoked.
14) Introduction of seaplane service To Gozo.
15) A Shuttle Bus service from Cirkewwa to MIA introduced.
16) Back Office work is now official policy of the party in government.
17) The number of Police Officers on duty in Gozo increased in 2007.
18) Back office work and Call Centres in Gozo.
19) Restoration projects finally implemented: the Xlendi and Marsalforn Towers.
20) Maternity leave increased by another week.
21) Government acknowledges AD’s policy that Gozo would benefit if the island were powered completely by alternative sources of energy.
22) Successfully raised national awareness of the economic and environmental sustainability of proposed projects in Gozo.
23) Direct transport links between Sicily and Gozo are now under serious consideration.
24) Afforestation and landscaping projects have been introduced in Gozo.
25) “I also agree with AD wholeheartedly on the issue of sustainability” – Dr. Lawrence Gonzi, when he was presented with the Green Party budget proposals in June last year.
26) Whistleblower Act is now centre stage in national political debates.
27) The toxic emissions from the Gozo hospital incinerator stopped following its closure.
28) Reform of Mepa on the national political agenda.
29) Reduction of the ‘environmental deficit’ now on the national political agenda.