Update 2: Vince Farrugia injured in assault

S Borg

Mar 12th 2010, 21:08

In this country we tend get politics into everything. We just keep on doing the same mistakes over and over again. Politics are for politicians, when are we going to start doing thing seriously in this country and work for the common interest of this country and not for our political interests.

joe falzon

Mar 12th 2010, 20:38

politics can never reach maturity in a country when actions are not condemned or condoned for what they are but are whitewashed in political party hues, or referenced to past incidents, eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.

Karl Consiglio

Mar 12th 2010, 20:02

@Kenneth Cassar You make me laugh, because first you say "Lets not come to conclusions" but then you are the first to conclude "the incident is condemnable, whatever the reason, and whoever did it." Tajba din.

James Grima

Mar 12th 2010, 19:07

@Joseph Borg
Well said. Least we forget what PL did to our society. Bhal ma qedt inti f din id dinja "forsi"(niddubita) ninsew, imma Alla zgur ma jinsiex.

Joseph Borg

Mar 12th 2010, 18:40

Jekk wiehed jitkellek fuq violenza politika, allura ma jistax ma jfakkarx fil-qtil innoccenti ta Karen Grech u ta Raymond Caruana. Minn kien il-mohh wara dawn? Taghmilx kemm tiflah, darba, tnejn, tlett, erbgha, hamsa..... F din id dinja jaddi kollox imma fl-ohra zgur li le.

E. Vassallo

Mar 12th 2010, 17:41

I am sure that this issue is political if it allegedly revolves round a mistaken sms sent to Vince Farrugia instead of Joseph Muscat. Unfortunately some people find it hard to stomach it down.

Charles J. Buttigieg

Mar 12th 2010, 13:02

@ G. Azzopardi
My answer to you is no and now I feel much more comfortable about it knowing that my decision in 1987 and subsequent elections, is now endorsed by 60% of the electorate. Come to think of it maybe that’s what your accusations are all about. Keep it up my dear selective anti violence campaigner. In the mean time we keep growing stronger.

@ H Asciak
And my answer to you is yes and I’m terrible proud about it too.

John O Scerri

Mar 12th 2010, 11:35

Whoever , for whatever reason resorts to violence in order to justify dissatisfation is in a state of mind which is worse than that of animals .
Animals live by instinct , they attack by instinct , they kill to eat and not for fun, they become angry and aggressive by instinct in order to defend themselves.
We humans although being animals in a way , live by reason not by instinct because our brains are created to think and reason things out .

It seems a lot of people are being overcome by animal instinct than by human reasoning , Look at how much road rage exists.
People are becoming more and more aggressive .
Why ? Ignorance, bad manners, disrespect for others, egoism,egocentrism, lack of proper education for life. Many parents know what i am talking about.

Who is to Blame ? We are to blame because we tend to please our children whenever they want anything . We do not train them to learn what waiting means. We teach them to take revenge on others who do them harm . So much for Christian values. Things will get worse for future generations

Adrian Gouder

Mar 12th 2010, 11:10

Read the other article in this newpaper.... YES this is a politically motivated act of violence indeed!!

"GRTU sources said the incident was sparked by a text message which Mr Chetcuti mistakenly sent to Mr Farrugia instead of Labour leader Joseph Muscat. Mr Farrugia planned to take action about the matter and Mr Chetcuti got wind of this."

Adrian Gouder

Mar 12th 2010, 11:05

@Robert Caruana: Thanks for your note: SANDRO CHETCUTI OF THE NEW LABOUR BUSINESS FORUM

The message that's going around... Vote Labour, get Violence... is this the quality of people Labour are recruiting? Isn't this evidence of a weak and misinformed leadership? JM perhaps some internal investigation is warranted here?

Ronnie Pellegrini

Mar 12th 2010, 10:58

Wishing Vince Farrugia a speedy recovery.

Those people who are trying to turn this most unfortunate incident into something political are truely sick and pathetic.

Henry Fenech Azzopardi

Mar 12th 2010, 10:34

It is not acceptable in the year 2010 that law is taken in your own hands as the saying goes.

We have a case of very important point to be proved. We have to condemn whatever, whoever feels that is above the law. I do not know the agressor and for all intends and purpose he could be an examplary person but his action at a point of disagreement proves that he has to be severley put in place.

I do not look into this case politically. I limit myself to the agression act itself even if the agressor had every reason to be disturbed, he had no right to take the law in his own stride.

This is the point that who ever tackles this case has to look into.

Mr Vince Farrugia was agrieved while on duty and that is even worse for such an act of violence.

Get well friend, I am convinced that all Malta wish you a quick recovery
.
We want to see you calling a spade a spade and the GRTU should clear any irresponsible personnell from their fold to avoid a repercussion.

I expect an immedeate termination of membership for the agressor.

Joseph Gili

Mar 12th 2010, 10:31

I have known Sandro since we were in our teens and must say that he is a person that always uses logic in his endeavours and arguments!

joanna farrugia

Mar 12th 2010, 10:16

@ all pn apologist in here. shame on you all for using such act for cheap propaganda but mostly on your dear leader for allowing all of you to state that all this happened cos of pl.seems that the dark ages are here again and not the 70's or 80's but much earlier.first pls prove acts then talk.

G.Azzopardi

Mar 12th 2010, 09:07

Charles J. Buttigieg

Nimmaginak ivvotajt PN mela fl-87 Charles, la qed tghid li tghobbod il-vjolenza, biex ghal principju, hlist lill Malta mill-hakma vjolenti u marmalja ta' dak iz-zmien laburista bla kontrol. Of course you did - heh.

For those saying that it was a business fight - it does not seem so from other news agencies. It seems it had a political accent within. GRTU internal information was allegedly being leaked to the PL via SMS by someone. That is where it all started, as being reported.

It's not like Vince Farruga did not want to pay for a property he bought from Sandro as some here are trying to portray it u kellhom business fight.

H Asciak

Mar 12th 2010, 08:39

@ Charles J Buttigieg "I am a known strong Labour supporter and hates violence;"

Are we to assume you have always be "a known strong Labour supporter"?
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091011/local/unfaded-memories-of-black-monday

Richard Galea

Mar 12th 2010, 08:33

What the hell is going on on these sacred islands?
Who is with whom? .......
Had Machiavelli been around he would still be mesmerized with our local politics.......so does the rest of THE PEOPLE........who prefare not to be on the limelight.

Richard Galea.

Charles J. Buttigieg

Mar 12th 2010, 07:44

Can anybody with a grain of brain power put the violence which was exercise recently on the GWU’S high official at the PN’s doorsteps? I don’t. Why then are people with more brain power associating the dastard physical attack on the Labour Party if it were not for cheap and dangerous propaganda? This sad incident had absolutely nothing to do with Politics,its all about internalal politics with a small ‘p’.

I am a known strong Labour supporter and hates violence; if I were a violent person and commits a physical crime does it make it political ? In a reverse situation,if I were a prominent Political Party official and gets physically abused by a neighbour or in a bar,would I be correct to claim political violence unless I am a rabble rouser or a cheap propagandist?

TONY FORMOSA

Mar 12th 2010, 07:13

* BRAWN NEVER BEAT BRAINS. GET WELL SOON MATE.

TONY FORMOSA
TONY FORMOSA

Godfrey Cosaitis

Mar 12th 2010, 01:15

Get Well soon Vince. I am convinced that barbaric acts like this would never hinder you from expressing yourself the way you believe is right . They will only make you stronger.

LawrenceCardona

Mar 12th 2010, 01:05

For those of you that are trying to blame the Labour Party of this fight between two people in buisness i think first one should hear what happened exactly before we judge altough i do not agree in violance and condame what happened i belive that a reason for what happened there must be hope to hear what happened exactly cause i think that under the carpet there is more to hear no one wakes up in the morning and decide to go for a walk in Valletta and while being there looking at empty shops just pop up at Mr Farrugia's office and start punching and kicking we need to hear the truth what exactly happened so stop throwing mud cause as nationalist people your going backwards instead of foward stop this BLA BLA BLA about the Labour Party i was nationalist like you all once but now i'm voting Labour (BIL QALB)

Matthew Agius

Mar 12th 2010, 00:41

Solidarjeta' Vince Farrugia!

Pastazata!!!!!!!!!!

A.Gauci Cunningham

Mar 11th 2010, 22:16

That there are people here (or anywhere for that matter) who are trying to turn even this most unfortunate attack into something political is truly sick and nauseating. A true case of jaaaqqqqqq!!!!

Get well soon V.Farriuga

J Martinelli

Mar 11th 2010, 21:51

@ Charles J. Buttigieg

How do you figure that by condemning the violence the PN was seeking political points?

By your same argument, why did the LP bother to do the same?

Violence is violence no matter who, why, when and on whom it is directed. If the PL was sincere in its condemnation, then it's people like you who diminish their sincerity.

Political football is the LP's participation in a Union protest about electricity rates for which neither you nor Joseph has any solution other than convincing OPEC to charge a special price for Malta. I'd like to see that done!

Maybe the perpetrator is still mad that no 'disgruntled Nationalist MP voted with Labour and decided to take it on Mr. Farrugia!

C Agius

Mar 11th 2010, 20:57

In a Maltese daily Tony Zarb wrote today an article entitled 'odju u Hdura'. He mentioned instances of people spitting while he walks by them. A very intolerable and horrific act indeed! We have had this violence ever since the fifties. Intolerance breeds hatred, hatred breeds violence. Is it too late to stop or have we come to a point that no movement can stop it - even the experts themselves.
Good health Vince anfd good luck Sandro...

Denis Attard

Mar 11th 2010, 20:48

I hope the perpetrator gets soome time locked-up. He will have enough time to reflect on his cowardly actions.....whatever his 'justification'

C. Saliba

Mar 11th 2010, 20:26

Lill C. Pace nghidlu immissek tisthi int u min jahsibha bhalek u bhal ma qalu fuq net news. Vera pajjiz tal-misthija. Ghalkemm jien ma naqbilx mas-Sur Vince Farrugia fuq dak li jghid u lanqas politicament, nikkundanna l-attakk li sar fuqu ghax hekk titlob l-edukazzjoni u l-gustizzja sur C. Pace u mhux kif ktibt int biex issahhan l-irjus. Nawgura lis-Sur Vince Farrugia fejqan ta malajr u li ssir gustizzja mill-aktar fis possibli.

Robert Caruana

Mar 11th 2010, 20:02

IS THIS SANDRO CHETCUTI OF THE NEW LABOUR BUSINESS FORUM????

charles tanti

Mar 11th 2010, 20:02

CHARLES TANTI sandro violence never ever excused

Charles J. Buttigieg

Mar 11th 2010, 20:00

The Labour Party has condemned the attack of GRTU Director General Vince Farrugia after he was injured in a fight with another GRTU official. On Thursday morning, a fight between GRTU Director General Vince Farrugia and Sandro Chetcuti ensued after a heated argument in Farrugia’s office. Tension has been building up following a controversial decision to ‘block vote’ some GRTU officials from the GRTU’s executive elections. After this incident, the Nationalist Party’s media has been trying to get political mileage out of it by turning it into a political footbal match. @ M. Gauci. In a statement, the PL condemned, without reservations, the attack on Mr Farrugia and wished him a quick recovery. The Labour Party denied that Mr Chetcuti is a prospective Labour candidate and also augured that justice be carried out in the shortest time possible.

charles tanti

Mar 11th 2010, 19:59

CHARLES TANTI shame on you sandro violence never ever excused

lzammit

Mar 11th 2010, 19:57

@Anthony Dimech: You may wish to see this again – R. Gauci(1 hour, 54 minutes ago) @ James Peterson Dak hu, L-istess bniedem li lill-koppji Maltin fuq One TV kien qallhom li jekk ma jifilhux jixtru post three-bedroom bil-prezzijiet ta` 5 snin ilu jmorru jsibu gabuba bi ftit flus l-aqwa li jkollhom saqaf fuq rashom. Do you think it is the same person?

Charles J. Buttigieg

Mar 11th 2010, 19:53

@ M. Gauci

Had you exercised some patience and waited until 1930 you would have heard One News, which gave headline prominence to the incident, The PL unreservedly condemned the physical attack on Vince Farrugia. Furthermore the PL officially belied the PN media’s allegation that the aggressor was or is a prospective PL candidate. This shows what a sad state Gonzipn is at.

C.camilleri

Mar 11th 2010, 19:46

Why is it that certain correspondents are always ready to jump at every opportunity to link any bad happenings with the PL.
So far what we know is that two GRTU high officials had an argument and one of them was hospitalized. My solidarity with the victim and shame on the assailant.

Mario Bonnici

Mar 11th 2010, 19:42

It's a shame the way some bloggers here are trying to turn this incident into something political. SHAME

Jeremy J Camilleri

Mar 11th 2010, 19:33

And yes,I ureservedely, and unashamedely condemn any act of violence....in the same manner in which I condemned the violence committed on another Union official perpetrated only last week.. Of course, most of the anti violence hippies on this page didn't really care about that.....

A. Borg

Mar 11th 2010, 19:33

Bhal ma naghmel is-soltu inhobb nisma iz-zewgt iqniepen qabel ma nasal ghal konkluzzjonijiet.. Lil Sandro Chetcuti nafu sew u zgur mhux bniedem aggressiv. Altru minn hekk ghax mix-xejn sar wiehed mill-aqwa jekk mhux l-aqwa imprendituri li ghadna Malta. Nafu bniedem li jhenn u jghin lil dawk fil-bzonn u zgur irridu nisma il-verzjoni tieghu qabel ma ghamlu hafna u iggudikaw qabel ma semghu l-fatti kollha!

Jeremy J Camilleri

Mar 11th 2010, 19:28

All those using this act of aggression to attack the PL should stop offering support to Vince Farrugia.... I mean, the man's still in hospital, and you're already using him as a pawn to gain political mileage....talk about hypocrisy.... Of course, how the Pl is to blame for Mr. Chetcuti's alleged actions beats me....and it probably baffles anyone with Iq superior to that of a 5 year old...

Jesmond Abela

Mar 11th 2010, 19:23

Get well soon Mr Farrugia. anybody knows what the SMS was about? Viva il Moderati u L-Progressivi..... joke of the year!!!!

Joseph (Joe ) Grima

Mar 11th 2010, 19:17

@Joe Vella. Be specific. Name names so that the people you have in mind will either confess to the sins you accuse them of or sue your pants off.

Lou Bondi

Mar 11th 2010, 19:14

The last time I met Vince was on the Bondiplus set last week. I can't believe that tonight he is in a bed at Mater Dei nursing six stitches, sustained in the call of duty. Be strong Vince, you always were.

Vincent Galea

Mar 11th 2010, 19:13

Such is life that everything comes full circle to start over again.

Marco Spiteri

Mar 11th 2010, 18:55

A return to the 70s and 80s.? Beware people. Get well soon Vince.

R Muscat

Mar 11th 2010, 18:54

Shameful behaviour reminiscent of the wild west. The judiciary should send a message once this case goes to court that this type of behaviour is not acceptable in a civilised society.

V.Vella

Mar 11th 2010, 18:52

Get well soon Vince. I'm sure you'll be back stronger than ever!! News like these should be food for thought for people like me who often take everyday things and freedoms for granted. Some things never change!!

E. Vassallo

Mar 11th 2010, 18:36

@Joe Vella Are you serious? I think you said it well (a prospective PL candidate) because I can't see someone doing such a criminal act of this nature be allowed to stand for elections.

R Vella

Mar 11th 2010, 18:35

If the statement made by the so named "gossip columnist" is true, than we expect an explanation from the PL. If the PL is using this type of strategy by inserting spies in Trade Unions, then I will not vote!

G .Mangion

Mar 11th 2010, 18:34

Get well soon Mr.Vince Farrugia , keep the good work going on ! Now lets hope people like these get the prize they deserves, We Cant afford this Aggressive behavior from no one

C Pace

Mar 11th 2010, 18:27

Bil-mod il-mod l-arlogg rega sejjer lura ghall-zmien ikrah li hafna hasbu li kien spicca darba ghall-dejjem. Joseph Muscat ghandu hafna x,jispjega fuq dan il-kaz!! veru moderati u progressivi!!! Mid-dehra star candidates biss ghandna!

M Mifsud

Mar 11th 2010, 18:23

This is really shocking. I always thought Sandro was a moderate person. Was I wrong?

Charles J. Buttigieg

Mar 11th 2010, 18:10

Tension has been building up following a controversial decision to ‘block vote’ some GRTU officials from the GRTU’s executive elections.

g.c.Forte

Mar 11th 2010, 18:02

@ Joe Vella..........It seems that you know the story very well.......If I were you I go to the police and make a statement before they ( the police) comes and pick you up as a witness.

R. Gauci

Mar 11th 2010, 17:52

@ James Peterson

Dak hu, L-istess bniedem li lill-koppji Maltin fuq One TV kien qallhom li jekk ma jifilhux jixtru post three-bedroom bil-prezzijiet ta` 5 snin ilu jmorru jsibu gabuba bi ftit flus l-aqwa li jkollhom saqaf fuq rashom.

M.Pule

Mar 11th 2010, 17:50

Get well soon Mr. Farrugia! We need your determination & stamina in a nation where SOME people still do not accept other people 's different opinion. This aggression act is to be condemned by all.

godfrey grima

Mar 11th 2010, 17:45

All men who treasure Vince's great asset- the ability to make his point, win loose or draw, on the national stage- condemn this shocking act of violence.I wish him a speedy recovery- if for no other reason he still owes me lunch. I too know Sando Chetchuti and can't imagine what drove him to loose his temper in this manner.

James Peterson

Mar 11th 2010, 17:43

Is this the Sandro Chetchuti from Fgura who used to act on Bekie Series?

effie carbonaro

Mar 11th 2010, 17:28

why these sudden attacks on union bosses.first it was gejtu mercieca and now mr farrugia.to day ,worldwide .unions are doing their best to try to better condition of its members.it is not their fault that governments are not listening to these pleas.it is useless to use force on these people and even more when they are family man.lets keep calm and not fight between us and use our energy to get our way in a democratic solutions.lets hope mr farrugia recovers quickly we need this charismatic man to lead us.

c. camilleri

Mar 11th 2010, 17:25

The specter of violence is creeping in again. Unless strong and quick action is taken by the police and our courts it will gain the upper hand as happened in not too distant past.

Michael Seychell

Mar 11th 2010, 17:23

Vince we have known each other for about forty years, and whilst we may have had our differences when we both were active in the Labour Movement, and later when we met on opposing tables, you as GRTU Secretary General, and myself as Chairman Public Transport Authority, we have often both raised our voices to make our piont/s.

Having said this both of us had come to the conclusion through experience, that the best way to achieve your goals in life is to continue to meet around the negotiating table until an acceptable solution is found in the interest of the differing parties, and because of this our respected for each other never failed.

It is unfortunate that there are still Trade Union officials, some even holding high position as as in this case, who have not learned this principle, and believe that they can win an argument by using brutal force.

Vince I hope and pray that you will get well soon in order to continue leading the GRTU, which under your leadership became a Trade Union for Small Busnisses rather that an Organisation of Retailers & Traders - in other words mainly Shop Owners.

Michael Seychell
Tal-Pieta

Oliver Mallia

Mar 11th 2010, 17:11

Shame on aggressor. Now we have an idea how arguments are ending in Malta, with physical violence and after the victim will continue to psychology problems. Mr Farrugia hope you will get well ASAP.

Joseph ( Joe) Grima

Mar 11th 2010, 17:07

This story makes me doubly sad and sorry because I know both the individuals involved. Vince may be controversial but he is a man of argument not violence. I have known Sandro for several years. Never have I seen him in a moment of anger let alone violence. As far as I know Sandro Chetcuti is still the Chairperson of the Construction section of the GRTU. I am just wondering what must have triggered off such unnatural behaviour. When Vince goes back to his GRTU, as I auger he will soon, he should take a good look at whoever handles information out there. The person I spoke to asking about Vince's condition kept telling me to wait for their press release. I was asking about someone I have known for decades not for a news scoop.

Kevin Mark

Mar 11th 2010, 17:04

Certi nies ma jitghallmu b xejn u qatt ghandu jkun f dan il pajjiz

Frank zammit

Mar 11th 2010, 16:56

Although violence should always be condemned one would be wise not to jump to conclusions before the whole story is brought to light. Let us not forget that the worst kind of violence is psychological violence. During the last GRTU elections- to be elected, Sandro had to struggle against a block vote and although he obtained a very good result (he placed in the 5th place) the GRTU council first completely ignored then isolated Sandro completely. Why do you think the GRTU did that? Think about a wolf in a sheep’s skin and think about those people who think that violence is only wrong when it is directed against them but then they think it is their privilege to hurt and insult people in any which way they see fit.

PJ Mifsud

Mar 11th 2010, 16:51

Is the violent aggressor the same real estate contractor who after investing considerable funds during the building boom to construct units having pigeon hole sized rooms requested Government to purchase these units to turn them into social housing units?

Mr Chetcuti should be ashamed of his actions, more especially so if he is a former GRTU council member. Mr Farrugia is entitled to his own political convictions and the fact that he contested the MEP elections as a Nationalist Party candidate does not merit anyone's condemnation, least of all yours, Mr Charles Micallef !! Malta is a democratic nation and everyone is free to contest elections on the whichever party ticket, irrespective of the position one occupies.

victor caruana

Mar 11th 2010, 16:45

Assaulted from another council member!!!!! Hop GRTU members would be informed of all that happened. Even the general public should know what goes on in one of the main social partners!

Let us hope that the police will prosecute and we do not have a repeat of the farce of the late family violence at bidnija. The edifice is cracking at an alarming rate.

Herbert J. Grech

Mar 11th 2010, 16:34

Though I do not consider Mr.Vince Farrugia to be a valid person to lead GRTU. (Anzi I believe GRTU needs new blood cause it has lost its credibility)....

Notwithstanding I still believe that nobody in this world has the right to assault another individual. We are in 2010 hence I believe the human species has evolved to a level where people can discuss without the need to have injuries.

Shame on Mr.Chetcuti

Manwel Debattista

Mar 11th 2010, 16:34

As expected, the pn website has given the incident a political touch by saying "Vince Farrugia kien fost dawk l-imsieħba soċjali li ma attendewx għall-protesta dwar it-tariffi tal-ilma u d-dawl u safa fil-mira ta' dawk li mexxew il-protesta." Has the protest against the new tariffs got anything to do with today's incident? If yes, what's the connection? If no, why insinuate a connection between the two? Answers please.

G.Debono

Mar 11th 2010, 16:00

"It was only on the intervention of those present outside Mr Farrugia’s office that prevented further serious injury to the person of Mr. Farrugia," the GRTU council said."

If this statement is true, the intent was to go further, was he not prevented from doing so from 3rd parties.

Tat-tkexkix storja hekk.

victor mallia

Mar 11th 2010, 15:53

@ Stefan Borg
Quote "....who never shied away from declaring what is the best interest for the business". Now let's not get carried away. You have every right to think that, but there are many others who have a different opinion. Whatever, get well soon Vince and shame on the assailant.

Charles Micallef

Mar 11th 2010, 15:50

Shame on the bully aggressor and let us hope that Mr Farrugia makes a quick recovery. I do not agree with his policies of late, and think that he should have stayed out of politics, but feel that his contribution to the GRTU has been excellent!

K Galea

Mar 11th 2010, 15:42

get well soon Vince

JOe VELLa

Mar 11th 2010, 15:42

Mr. Farrugia I feel what happen today is a disgrace to all of us who believe infree speech and the right to reason.
Get well soon!

mario caruana

Mar 11th 2010, 15:41

total solidarity with Mr. Farrugia. Get well soon.

is this the Sandro Chetcuti of Dejjem Tieghek Becky fame?

Duncan Bartolo

Mar 11th 2010, 15:35

Wasn't Sandro Chetcuti the Vice-President of GRTU? Is it the same person? Is he still in GRTU?

C. Sapiano

Mar 11th 2010, 15:29

Sandro Chetcuti should be ashamed.

Ronald Cassar

Mar 11th 2010, 15:23

Get well soon Mr Farrugia, you're a giant in Maltese Tradeunionism. The assailant should be brought to justice, shame on you. You must be weak to revert to such behaviour... not many get the better of Mr Farrugia when debating in a civilised manner.

Stefan Borg

Mar 11th 2010, 15:20

Mr Farrugia is a highly respectable man who never shied away from declaring what is the best interest for the business. His work with the GRTU will remain legendary and his comments, debates and ability is unbeatable.
Initially I thought that who ever attacked him was now aware of the power of speech vs the physical violence. Now that I've learned that the attacker is - I realise that there is a hidden agenda.

C. Sapiano

Mar 11th 2010, 15:16

Violence must always be condemned. Everybody hopes that the attacker gets what he deserves. The person who attacked Vince Farrugia a coward. Now we hope that the attacker does not get a suspended sentence but be put into prison as society expects.

L.Ciappara

Mar 11th 2010, 15:09

Solidarity and get well soon Mr.Farrugia. Its a shame to read such news.

victor cutajar

Mar 11th 2010, 15:02

Shame on you.A blow to Vincent Farrugia will make him a greater man more than he is.I wish and hope that in Malta there will be more people of the same calibre of Mr.Farrugia.Keep going my friend.We are all by your side and really hope that the injuries are not serious.

You were always outspoken and you always said what you felt without any prejudice and sincerity.That is why you get all the respect from all.Hope the aggressor gets what is due after such a savage attack, no matter the cause.

Joseph ( Joe ) Grima

Mar 11th 2010, 15:02

Univocal condemnation of this aggression on Vince Farrugia. People who want to win their argument with the use of their brawn clearly demonstrate they have no brains. Civilised society is for people who recognize only one force- the force of argument

G.Micallef

Mar 11th 2010, 14:58

I neither know Mr Farrugia nor the contractor. However, whatever the case could have been physical violence is NEVER justified. The perpetrator should be arraigned and punished for his irrational actions.

t. borg

Mar 11th 2010, 14:55

Solidarity with Mr. Vince farrugia. Shame on aggressor.

lvzammit

Mar 11th 2010, 14:48

Whatever the reason...shame on the aggressor.

M Tabone

Mar 11th 2010, 14:42

Utterly condemnable and shameful. Probably this occurred because Mr Vince Farrugia is invincible when confronted with arguments and civilised conducts.