Comments on: Not his brothers' keeper

By: David

David — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:21:23 +0000

Good article, Daphne. I think it would be a huge injustice if Mr Said were forced to resign for the actions of brothers he’s consistently distanced himself from. I’d be pretty peeved if I lost my job because, say, my brother was a serial killer. (He isn’t, as far as I know.)

Poor old Terry Major-Ball, though. What on earth did he do to earn the description of dreadful? The UK obits all described him as a nice, friendly, down-to-earth guy.

[Daphne -…..and an embarrassing waster.]

By: Gerald

Gerald — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:28:34 +0000

I beg to differ, John Schembri. A Parliamentary Secretary is a cabinet post. And CS is PS for Public Dialogue and Information, a very sensitive post that makes him extremely visible and almost in the news every day.

Lots of apologetic statements on his behalf will get him nowhere. However it is a Gozitan case after all so enough said

By: Gaudiensis

Gaudiensis — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:00:21 +0000

“ta’ Kattolċi
ta’ Latini
Maltin (jew Għawdxin) veri naħilfuk.”

By: John Schembri

John Schembri — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:32:59 +0000

Sorry for my inglix Ms Daphne : they are a BIG family of fifteen. parents included.

By: Pegasus

Pegasus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:29:44 +0000

@ Daphne: Chris is the eldest of 13 siblings, and these two offenders are the black sheep of the flock. Only two of the accused are Chris’s brothers, the third Said chap mentioned is not related.

(Daphne – Noted.)

By: John Schembri

John Schembri — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:05:54 +0000

@ Albert Farrugia: that is different, one was in the anti drugs co-ordination group , and a minister has more power than a simple PS or Mayor.
Chris Said’s family counts to 15.

[Daphne – Do they use an abacus, or do they start on their toes once they’ve run out of fingers?]

By: Albert Farrugia

Albert Farrugia — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:31:43 +0000

Just as a reminder….a former Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta was made to resign because of the serious misdeed of his son. A former Nationalist minister has resigned, also because his son was allegedly involved in reprehensible business.
Holders of public office have a very, very, great burden which they, of their own initiative, let themselves into.
Since public office is about justice, and about justice being seen to be done, at all levels and at all times, holders of public office have to be as distant as possible from wrong-doers. Having family members, next of kin even, as wrong-doers is, unfortunately, a no-no.

By: David Buttigieg

David Buttigieg — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:34:40 +0000

I hate to say it but in my opinion, in the real world, he should resign his post as Parliamentary Secretary.

I know he is not his brothers, and I’m sure he is as honest as the day BUT in the real world – Life’s a bitch! Unfortunately his brothers CAN and probably will cause embarrassment, both to him and possibly to the government. I know it’s not fair but life often isn’t fair. In his position I would probably resign from his parliamentary secretary post. In my opinion that is the most honourable thing to do!

By: John Schembri

John Schembri — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:35:45 +0000

Billi huhom hu s-sindku , ma’ jistghu jabbuzaw lil-hadd iktar minn haddiehor.Kull razza ssib paljazza/i .
Niggudikaw lil-Chris minn ghemilu, mhux bli hutu huma mixlija.
Niftakar ministru twajjeb Laburist li huh spicca l-habs fuq serq , allura kellu jirrizenja?

By: John C.

John C. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:22:00 +0000

Great post, Daphne. I know quite some people who voted for Chris Said even though they are personally victims of his brothers’ illegalities in Gozo, which include, amongst others, an illegal yard where to park their JCBs, the illegal dumping of waste all over Gozo, the numerous times the Gozo Channel ferries had to leave in delay because of them parking their heavy vehicles on the ramp and protesting for something or another, their violent and arrogant behaviour all over Gozo, their illegal use of heavy vehicles on roads from where they should not pass, and so many others. Still, the people voted for Chris Said because they like this white sheep in the family. But they still believe in justice and want justice done. They want to see the violent Said brothers behind bars. At least for a few years. In the meantime they still want to see their older brother in Castille, working for the benefit of the country. But if justice is not done, then I’m afraid Chris Said won’t be elected another time.