One cannot ignore that new ‘family concepts' are emerging - Abela Baldacchino
"In the European Parliament I will protect the stability of local families, though I understand those who weren't as lucky to experience it." This comment was made by Labour MEP candidate Claudette Abela Baldacchino when she called on Archbishop Paul Cremona.
During the meeting she presented the Archbishop the draft of the report about the fight against discrimination which she prepared for the European Commission on behalf of the Regional Committee of the EU.
Ms Abela Baldacchino explained that the report positively notes that the proposed directive against discrimination does not dispute the relationship between the State and the Church or any other organisation when it comes to teachings and laws that have to do with family status, reproductive rights, adoptions, and other such issues. She stressed that one cannot ignore the fact that new concepts of what a family is, are emerging.
She said that the report highlights the importance and responsibility the media have when debating diversity and children as the fulcrum of social politics. The same should be done with families and elderly people, she said.
Archbishop Cremona said that there is a need of a moral and personal strength so that the families remain strong even in difficult times. He said that the need to seriously protect and promote the Maltese and Gozitan families is being felt now more than ever. The Archbishop explained how it was not enough that one speaks about the structure of the family unless there is, in parallel, a campaign that favours unwavering marriages and loyalty among our families.
Both Ms Abela Baldacchino and the Archbishop agreed that there was a need to positively promote ethical family values.
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P
May 22nd 2009, 20:29
Well done claudette! This shows that our country is brimming with open minded yet family oriented candidates such as yourself! From all minority groups I would like to thank you for such a notion! My one definitely goes to you!
Charmaine Calleja
May 22nd 2009, 20:18
Min hu konvincenti ghal Mari Scerri mela ? Min jitkellem favur l-ambjent imma qieghed f'partit li jiehu decizjoni kontra l-ambjent wahda wara l-ohra, ibda mill-permessi ODZ li qieghda tohrog il-MEPA ? Min jitkellem dwar bzonn ta' kura ta' sahha ahjar izda gej minn Partit li ilu 20 snin fil-gvern u taht it-tmexxija tieghu is-sahha marret ghall-aghar tant li lhaqna l-itwal listi ta' stennija fl-istorja ta' pajjizna ? Fuq kollox mhux vera li rridu nsahhu l-familja imma rridu nirikonoxxu li hawn forom godd ta' familja ?
Matthew Agius
May 22nd 2009, 20:13
What I worry about... is that when our interests are in question, she will answer in the same she answered a couple of weeks ago to a NET TV journalist: 'Sorry ha jkolli mmur wara l-leader....il-leader hi'.
Joe Galea
May 22nd 2009, 19:17
@ Lisa Mizzi If your comparing abela baldacchino to muscat thats just a certificate that she would be a great MEP as for sure the opposition leader was the best mep out of the 5 elected in 2004
simon borg
May 22nd 2009, 19:09
nope lisa. what claudette has done is commendable although not a new initiative. claudette is just being progressive. your comment shows that you dont have an idea to what extent the situation is. families living outside christian "values" are now of large. who wants to live christianity let him/her be, god bless them. but they will not impose on those who cannot. those who cannot or do not want let them feel welcome in this new, european family. keep it coming claudette and all those who can make a difference. Now, going on to Joseph...let him who fight to introduce divorce be reckoned as a hero. till now, i can only here the Labour leader. Douze point for him. where's our prime minister? Malta's calling!
Mari Scerri
May 22nd 2009, 19:04
Din il-mara vera m'hijix konvincenti xejn....mohha biss kif se tipposa u tidher quddiem il-kamera.....filwaqt li sustanza ta' kwalita' politka xejn
G. Mangion
May 22nd 2009, 19:00
@ G Mangion (1 hour, 58 minutes ago) Seems that Claudette Abela Baldacchino was very clear with the boss of the church in Malta his excellency Paul Cremona. Yes we need to protect family values but we must also protect minorities. I'll fully agree with Abela Baldacchino on this. Prosit. This is another G . Mangion who commented the Above ! Surely I am against ,Abela Baldacchino former Super One journalist, How Misleading Can She Be !!
Lisa Mizzi
May 22nd 2009, 17:55
Old habits are last to die. Abela Baldacchino former Super One journalist, like her leader are very good at posing and making others inniatives and work seem their own. Who do you think you are going to fool??
Grace Vella
May 22nd 2009, 17:41
Go tell to it to the marines Claudette Abela Baldacchino.
G Mangion
May 22nd 2009, 16:30
Seems that Claudette Abela Baldacchino was very clear with the boss of the church in Malta his excellency Paul Cremona.
Yes we need to protect family values but we must also protect minorities. I'll fully agree with Abela Baldacchino on this. Prosit.
C Calleja
May 22nd 2009, 16:21
Well done. These are the kinf of politicians we need.
Politicians that consult everyone, including the church, but that at the end of the day are very clear on protecting minorities and new forms of families.