MZPN to take part in ACTA protest
The youth section of the Nationalist Party (MZPN) said today that it will take part in the anti-ACTA demonstration in Valletta.
ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, has been signed by the Maltese government, which has now referred the agreement to a parliamentary committee to discuss ratification.
"This participation underlines the importance that the Internet has to the younger generations. The Nationalist Party has given birth to, and revolutionised information technology in Malta. Thus, when MZPN says that it recognizes the internet as an important element in our lives, and in the way we work, live and relate to each other, it is not paying lip service. It would be unfathomable not to have MZPN in a forum which discusses this critical tool – especially for the younger segment of society," the movement said.
It said its participation marked a contrast from the 'shallow' Labour Party stand which proposed a Tom & Jerry polcy which was simply taking a ‘no’ stance without thinking the matter through.
"MZPN strives to widen the discussion from a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to ACTA, and frames this within the wider context of a debate about the Internet."
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Paul Portelli
Feb 12th, 08:35
Imma meta ha titallem ja poplu malti? meta? ma tafux li daw il-klikka boys kollox bizzilla jahdmu biex jimalipulaw mohhok ja poplu malti.Iftah ajnejk ghax il kbir ghadu gej.atten lil min tafda meta tigi is-siegha tal prova.di biss najd li il pl ha jibda it-tellieqa elettorali bta linqas 10000 vot inqas.
J Azzopardi
Feb 11th, 22:54
Redikoli...ghax minflok ma marru jipprotestaw, ma marrux ikellmu lil sehibhom MP Tonio Fenech biex qabel ma jghaggel jiffirma xi haga li forsi lanqas biss jaf il-konsegwenzi kienu jifthulu mohhu biex ma jghaggilx!
Forsi kien ikun ahjar li kieku kellmu lil MEP Simon Busutil u lil kumplament tal-klikka.
Allura anki dwar l-ACTA ghandhom problemi kbar il-PN? Jaqblu jew ma jaqblux?
robert pace
Feb 12th, 09:05
BRing in PN and thats what you have got!! Behind the backs of the Maltese be it nationalist or Labour or any kind of party. That is why they want the power because they only loom after their own pockets. Heh ask why they are in favour of ACTA .Maybe they have some person buisness? Who knows????
JR Apap
Feb 11th, 19:38
Malta's favourite topic Politics and money.TURN IT UP OR GIVE IT A REST, its giving my ass a headache.
Anthony Mifsud Bonnici Giordani
Feb 11th, 17:30
Jien ma nemminhomx li huma genwini. Forsi ghandi zball imma l-PN ghandu propaganda machine stramba imma effettiva. Nahseb li il MZPN huma mmbuttati biex jidhru favur iz-zghazagh u b'hekk jibbilancjaw l-opinjoni pubblika dwar il-protesta.
joe muscat
Feb 11th, 17:12
Iva ippartecipaw , imma meta gew mistiedna mill-organizzaturi biex jaghmlu l-intervent taghhom irrifjutaw !!!
J. Mifsud
Feb 11th, 16:42
MZPN said "The Nationalist Party has given birth to, and revolutionised information technology in Malta." MZPN should look up information instead of repeating parrotlike what their elders dictate. In the 80s there already was an IT center in Swatar - a bomb was planted there in the early 80s I wonder who planted it - were they in favour of IT then. As for revolutionising the internet - what can you expect the internet has improved in the last 20 years all over the world. One could hardly expect the MLP government of the 80s to revolutionalize the internet when it was practically inexistent.
A Trapani
Feb 12th, 00:21
I also remember KMB being completely against the introduction of computers in Malta. So you mention a bomb who no one heard of except you and the fact of KMB that all nation knows about you forgot to mention?
Emanuel Farrugia
Feb 11th, 16:18
The real test for MZPN would be if they requested the PN to hold a referendum inside the PN and see how strong the business lobby is inside the PN. I am sure that after Dr. Gonzi is re-instated as leader of the PN party, he would be keen to show a new approach. Then we will see if ACTA falls victim to the Oligarchy.
Andre` Vella
Feb 11th, 15:05
What a joke, as if MZPN is not full of yes men.
So first, GonziPN was divided in the divorce referendum when his own MPs wanted to vote in favour, against party policy. Then they had to cope with the divide caused by their MP Franco Debono. And now this, their own youth section attending a protest against their own party in government. It just gets crazier and crazier.
Ramon Casha
Feb 11th, 13:52
"It said its participation marked a contrast from the 'shallow' Labour Party....."
Are you INCAPABLE of participating in something without trying to turn it into a partisan battleground? It's like settling into a swimming pool with others and then peeing in it.
m. borg (slm)
Feb 11th, 13:10
MZPN appearance is simply a PR exercise aimed at the young generation.
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Their presence means nothing for gonzipn.
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At the end of the day big daddy Lawrence calls all the shots.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Feb 11th, 11:18
What many people are scared of this ACTA thing, is the fact that this could be the keyhole that would open a floodgate of personal interference and would be the BIG BROTHER of modern times!
And they say that this is because of the excuse to safeguard Property Rights!
Property rights?
My foot!
Unfortunately, one thing is certain, is that the Big Business LOBBY is not only strong in Washington, but also in Bruxelles!
JC.
Emanuel Farrugia
Feb 11th, 11:13
^This is a breath of fresh air from the MZPN, especially when we now know that the PN Government through it's MEP's has already agreed with ACTA. But then we know which section of society the PN caters for and favours. But why did you have to spoil something positive by shooting a dart at the PL I ask ; what is a " shallow " stand ? After you scrutinise the subject, you either agree or disagree and when you vote it's either YES or NO or you abstain. And what may I ask is a Tom and Jerry policy ?. WHY do you always have to look over your shoulder to see what the PL is doing. If it's good, just DO IT and this protest is good because it defends the citizen ! I hope no PN commentor decides to critiscise the MZPN for accepting to take part in this protest on ACTA and no PL ones either..
Martin Xuereb
Feb 11th, 11:11
Prosit MZPN Jider li l- Prim an nizla ....issa anka daw kontrih ovjament flinteress taghhom u tal poplu.....mela l-ewwel prova bid daqa ta harta ad divorzju zaghzagh issa bl - ACTA, prosit Prim keep it up!
J Busuttil
Feb 11th, 12:18
The most pathetic comment I read this week.
MALCOLM SEYCHELL
Feb 11th, 11:07
Well done to Mzpn since it is not easy to have a different opinion from the party. As always GonziPN living out of the reality
David Caruana
Feb 11th, 11:06
Machiavellianism is, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, "the employment of cunning and duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavellianism
Andrew Azzopardi
Feb 11th, 10:51
I am sceptical of all political party 'youth sections' but MZPN should be commended for its courageous stand. Certainly not an easy decision for a ruling party section.
R. Balzan
Feb 11th, 10:46
You're all risking getting kicked out of the party for not obeying party lines. Go for it.
MALCOLM SEYCHELL
Feb 11th, 11:36
With this rate Gonzi will end on his own together with some Taliban catholics and inefficient people.
A. Borg
Feb 11th, 10:31
Well done
Rachel Borg
Feb 11th, 10:24
Good decision by MZPN. This Tom & Jerry thing is hilarious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ0QMzqDG0I&feature=youtu.be