The good, the bad and the ugly (1)
It is, and was always, obvious that Andrew Borg Cardona (see his blog of the day) did, and still does not, like the late Dom Mintoff. And, undeniably, there are many like him. For Dr Borg Cardona of course the old wise Latin dictum of de mortis nihil dixit sed bonum (of the dead only the good should be said) is a worthless concept, bereft of any wisdom. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi obviously is also one of those who simply does not agree with Dr Borg Cardona (vide his immediate offer of a state funeral).
But, Dr Borg Cardona or not, there is one thing that cannot be denied. When, henceforth, any attempt at writing the history of post-war Malta comes to be made, it will have to be essentially based, built, and written around three people: Mr Mintoff, George Borg Olivier, and Archbishop Michael Gonzi. No honest scholar, or observer of the truth, will deny that. It is simply so obvious.
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Carmel Camilleri
Aug 22nd 2012, 17:33
John I believe that DR. Borg Cardona wanted to drive home the fact that we should put away our mask of hypocrisy and political villians should not be branded as heroes when they die. For those who suffered (and are still suffering) under the Mintoff's regime it is not easy for them to say of the 'dead only good should be said'. Memories keep coming back and will never be erased especially when the wound is reopened. Gonzi's offer of a state funeral just gives Mintoff equal status to that of Dr,G.B. Olivier and Arch Gonzi; three influential figures in the post war politics
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Aug 22nd 2012, 17:06
Fanaticism has no limits and that is why it is dangerous. Fanatics have no concept of right or wrong, of justice and injustice. All they see is their own beliefs and prejudices and nothing else matters.
Gerry Cowie
Aug 22nd 2012, 15:56
It seems the Vatican will be beseiged with calls for his beatification!
Corinne Vella
Aug 22nd 2012, 11:01
If history is to be written accurately, then the old wise(sic) Latin dictum not only can, but should, be disregarded in Mintoff's case.
Victor Rodenas
Aug 22nd 2012, 10:59
Honestly, I do not wish to be in the shoes of whoever will write Malta`s recent history.
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