Muscat reaches out to all

I felt the speech by Labour leader Joseph Muscat at the annual party conference, so full of optimism and promise, was not solely directed at the party delegates but is showing direction to the whole nation, with facts and sound proposals for evaluation and positive consideration.

Dr Muscat's vision certainly has wide appeal. It proposes sound and fair governance, free from dubious dealings, a transparent and just administration with equal opportunities, for everyone irrespective of creed, sexual orientation, colour or status, giving a fair hearing even to minorities and those without a voice.

Dr Muscat impressed me with the faith he has in our youth and the encouragement he wants to give them, through education, to reach their goals and not to lag behind. His thoughts on consumer rights, public health, freedom of expression, constitutional and civil rights, and the environment are truly commendable and worth considering by the party in power, since Dr Muscat not only pointed out facts regarding various issues, but also made serious proposals.

Dr Muscat may be young, but he certainly has foresight and vision and is continuously showing that he is forward-looking, progressive as well as in his new, revolutionary way of doing politics locally.