Malta must not become a multicultural society

We have heard a lot of arguments in favour and against illegal immigration and why we should help people in need. As a Roman Catholic I believe in charity and giving help to others but I strongly believe that charity begins at home.

As a Maltese I want to live in Malta and chose to stay here because I do not like multi-ethnic cultures. I cherish my roots and do not want to see Malta forcibly being changed into a society where you feel like a stranger. This is already happening in certain parts of the island where the concentration of illegal immigrants having different religions, cultures and customs have almost taken over. We are too small to accept all these people.

If I want to live in a multicultural society I would emigrate to New York, London, Paris or any other mega city that does not identify itself with the customs of its country. But I chose to live in my beloved Malta.

I am not much preoccupied about the financial cost we are incurring, the stress on our educational, healthcare and housing. These are material things and for me are secondary. I am concerned about myself, many others like me and my children who are being robbed of our culture, customs and values.

Political will is needed as our little island is not for sale. It is known to all and sundry that a trip from a certain port in North Africa will cost an illegal immigrant €600 or €700 to come to Malta or Italy respectively. I fail to understand how Frontex and the Maltese government are oblivious to these facts. We are selling our children's future really cheaply.