My sincere congratulations to George Vella for his outstanding  contribution (‘Duty to protect, not kill’, March 10).

Surely through his nobile profession as a doctor he has the extensive experience of the real meaning and value of life. He has followed the course of life from conception to birth and afterwards directly throughout his extended vocation. It is no surprise he has been so accurate and convincing in his writing.

With his sound and valid arguments, Vella has clearly explained the wrong and deceitful statements of the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights. It is unbelievable that he should argue that the right of life does not apply prior to birth. This means you can kill a living human being before you can hold it in your arms.

We do not need such irresponsible ambassadors of ultra-liberalism to make such uncivilised recommendations. This is more obvious when he should have been aware of the feelings of the majority of the Maltese about abortion. He was disrespectful.

Many so-called champions of human rights insist on the rights of the minorities. So what about the very clear will of the majority?

It was of great help and very encouraging to follow Vella’ s precious analysis. He merits our thanks and appreciation for his timely contribution.

It would have been much better and appropriate if others from the political and clerical camps have vouched their support. Let us hope Vella’s initiative will receive the deserved attention of all of us and, especially, of those responsible to guide us on this very important and delicate subject.