The majority of voters prior to the last general elections failed to analyse what was being discussed in the electoral campaign. For this reason – wanting change at all costs – they gave the go-ahead to Joseph Muscat to govern the country.

Although many voters were put off by what they termed ‘PN arrogance’, today we are experiencing a new level of arrogance.

Examples of this include Mepa’s approval of the gas power station project, the sale of citizenship scheme and the way numerous government appointments were made, including that of the next President of Malta.

It is sad that it had to be the possibility of a worst case scenario with regards to the gas vessel in the south of Malta that is bringing people to their senses.

Eddie Fenech Adami brought dignity to the daily lives of people

This underpins the importance of distinguishing gimmicks from substance. As Lawrence Gonzi often warned, it takes just a minute to vote but that decision affects one’s life for the next five years.

Within such a context, Fr Joe Borg recently communicated a very powerful message in his article ‘A come what may principled position’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, March 16) about Eddie Fenech Adami’s autobiography. As Fr Borg strongly pointed out, this would have been an equally fit title other than My Journey, as it would show that the direction of the journey was guided by principles.

That is why Dr Fenech Adami brought dignity not only to the language of political dialogue but equally to the daily lives of people.