My choice to stand and be counted
I am dedicating my time and energy to the Nationalist Party to contest the upcoming general elections under its ticket. I am new to politics and recognise that this is perhaps more of an advantage than a disadvantage, as I will be contributing to the ever-going renewal and change within the party.
Having studied economics, I recognise the wisdom with which the Nationalist Party in government steered the course of economic policy to help our country and its people sustain living standards throughout times of instability which the global and European economy are going through.
As a worker in the ‘new economy’, I appreciate the vision of the Nationalist Party in government in having nurtured investment which has brought rewarding jobs to young people with wide employment opportunities thanks to the first class education they received.
As a woman, I fully live the important role which women can and ought to increasingly play by contributing through work, family life and active participation in social and political activities.
As a Maltese citizen, I cherish all the positive elements that make our culture unique in Europe and the world, and particularly those related to the natural environment.
Why have I chosen to stand and be counted at this time?
The world around us is in turmoil. Over the past years, our tiny economy could have been very easily swept by a huge drop in exports or a flight of capital away from our shores, leading to the spectre of unemployment, a drop in income and difficulties for families, firms and, ultimately, the Government itself, to meet their commitments.
That this did not happen to this country is not a mere chance but a result of the correct economic decisions taken by the Nationalist Party in government, chiefly in the areas of education, specialization in niche economic activities, control of the fiscal deficit, EU membership and the adoption of the euro.
The international economic turmoil remains a clear and present danger to our economy. It is my belief that it is only a Nationalist Party in government that can guarantee our country the right vision, courage and ability to make the correct economic decisions to steer our economy in these difficult times.
It is the party that believes in bringing about opportunities for individuals through better education, which believes that our business can prosper in small niches within a globalised international market and which is constantly striving to ensure a decent standard of living to all members of society.
It is also the party which recognises the challenges ahead and has concrete plans, under EU frameworks of action, to address them, whether they are related to the participation of women in the economy, safeguarding and enhancing the natural environment or increasing social cohesion in our country.
I am not one who takes all this for granted.
By keeping close tabs of the events unfolding around us, I recognise the danger that even a single incorrect economic decision can have on our country and its people for time to come.
I am willing to take a risk to safeguard and enhance the achievements which each and every one of us has achieved over the past years with a Nationalist Party in government.
I am not willing to take a chance that jeopardizes our successes and our continued prosperity into the future.
I therefore stand to be counted.
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ruth cassar
Nov 13th 2012, 20:23
Kristy having followed you for some time now, even through your involvement with Jean Pierre, I can only say that I always believed your potential. You are approachable, highly intelligent, loyal to the party. The party needs your contribution. Good luck and rest assured of my support.
karl Micallef
Nov 13th 2012, 20:18
Thank you for your determination. If we have more intelligent and genuine politicians like you contesting on behalf of the PN, no party will knock us down from Government. Charistmatic and intelligent people like you are hard to find.
P Muscat
Nov 13th 2012, 20:15
Very good article Kristy. Keep up the good work. We need more people like you in Parliament. Will surely get my vote if you contest on the Sliema district.
Rebecca Aquilina
Nov 13th 2012, 20:13
Prosit Kristy! Rajnik f'dibattittu ricenti u ghogobtna hafna. Taf titkellem bis-sens. Prosit ukoll tal-artikli.
Elaine Dalli
Nov 13th 2012, 17:53
Good luck Kristy. I sincerely hope you do well. The PN and Malta needs intelligent, dedicated people like you. Most importantly we need new plausible ideas for a better Malta.
Paula Xuereb
Nov 13th 2012, 17:35
Prosit Ms. Debono. Ghadna bzonn hafna nies b'energija zghazugha u intelligenti. Mohhok hemm halli tkun tista sservi lil pajjizna. Ghandek is-support tieghi u tal-familja tieghi zgur.
Theresa Cachia
Nov 13th 2012, 16:53
Thank God for new people like you Kristy. You are an ideal candidate. No infamous histories like all the rest.. but most importantly we need good economists to be part of the policy making of our country. Being pleasant on the eyes is a bonus :)
Alex Vella
Nov 13th 2012, 16:39
Good luck Kristy Debono. We need young, bright and new faces like you. Being an economist is definitely an asset. Couldn't imagine how the PN waited so long to get an economist on its list of candidates.
Clint Cassar
Nov 12th 2012, 23:53
Thank you Ms Debono for choosing to contest on my district. You will surely get my family's support.
G G Debono
Nov 12th 2012, 21:13
It is all very well to say that you want to stand up and be counted.... but this seem to be quite sudden 0 or?
Why haven't we seen you active in NGO's , for instance, or in the press demanding action on things that need attending to ?
These are the people who "stand up" and not those who suddenly decide to get on the political band-wagon...
pat muscat
Nov 12th 2012, 16:51
What is your opinion on women's right to vote (your Party voted against it), about divorce,( your party voted against it) IVF ( your Party wants five wise men to judge who should use full IVF or not) and gender equality?
Alfred Falzon
Nov 12th 2012, 21:48
@ pat muscat
"Gender equality" or better still, according to Labour MP Helena Dalli et al, preferential quotas for women at work?!
Time for the PL to deal with this issue once and for all, and put an end to this farce!!
Alfred A. Falzon
GL Calleja
Nov 12th 2012, 16:22
It is very noble of you to stand and be counted. Every citizen should feel like you do. Ms Debono you studied economics. This is not just politics, this is Maltese Politics which differs from any other politics. Hang in there because you have a lot to learn, but I do admire your enthusiasm.
Charles Sammut
Nov 12th 2012, 15:56
another female ( to satisfy the EU quota of gender equality ) taking advantage of the current imbalance of gender equality! ...but what about expertise, qualifications.political exposure, brains..etc...are these prerequisites taken into account??
C Agius
Nov 12th 2012, 14:46
What are you opinion on IVF, women's reproductive rights and gender quotas?
Theresa Cachia
Nov 13th 2012, 16:09
I hope by women's reproductive rights you do not mean "Are you in favour of abortion?" If so I hope the people not just the nationalist party will say "Are you in favour of the killing of vulnerable human beings!!"
Ronald Cauchi
Nov 12th 2012, 14:36
We all stand to be counted but it is pure arrogance to assume that only by standing in the Nationalist fold does one count . I wish the young lady the best of luck in the coming election and hopefully it might help her to face life with more humility.
Eric Soames
Nov 12th 2012, 13:11
This is a party political speech, what's it doing masquerading as an article. It also reads like a high school student's essay or even a beauty pageant participant's breathless speech for the judges. I may sound harsh, but so's life. Especially in the shark filled waters of politics. She'll be done no favors if she were shielded from comments.
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