Comments on: Tonio Borg: "On the matter of Libya, Malta's position is that it sides with life."

By: On the ground

On the ground — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:53:06 +0000

In reply to Shamed by the world community.

This might jog our Foreign Minister’s poor memory:

http://feb17.info/media/surfaced-videos-from-tripoli-protests-in-february/

By: Shamed by the world community

Shamed by the world community — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:08:06 +0000

Tonio Borg has a poor memory when he blames Benghazi for the “revolution”. He seems to forget that protests were held in Tripoli in the first weeks of the nationwide protest. What about Zawija and Zintan, Misurata etc?

While many of Gaddafi’s military in the East turned against him, the people who dared protest in Tirpoli were murdered in the streets or kidnapped from their homes.

The majority of Gaddafi’s forces are now merceneries.

By: ciccio2011

ciccio2011 — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:21:51 +0000

The Minister must be speaking in code language. If we are siding with life, we must be siding against Gaddafi.

By: yor/malta

yor/malta — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:41:35 +0000

In reply to David. You have said 'defend human life' -sometimes war is inevitable as it is the only solution.

By: April Showers

April Showers — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:18:26 +0000

Here’s something to capture Tonio Borg’s imagination:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110402/local/call-for-declaration-of-crucifix-as-heritage-of-humanity

By: Corinne Vella

Corinne Vella — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:38:59 +0000

In reply to David. The Libyan conflict is not about abortion.

By: yor/malta

yor/malta — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:16:51 +0000

Tonio Borg must have doctorate in the art of waffling. Quote: ‘Malta cannot be neutral between life and death and in Libya’s case it is siding with life’. If the quote is correct then Tonio Borg should go to Misurata or Zawija and have a nice and peaceful stroll.

He should get off the high moral ground because he comes across as so out of touch.

By: yor/malta

yor/malta — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:43:18 +0000

In reply to David.

A ceasefire will only work if Gaddafi and Co leave. The rebels have asked rather cheekily for a ceasefire that allows them to resume their protests ( NICELY equal to one American quip ‘NUTS’ sent to the German forces asking for their surrender at the height of the battle of the bulge).

Those dreaming of a peaceful solution do not understand that going back to living with Gaddafi is no choice at all. The consequences would be all the more deadly for the rebels.

By: David

David — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:23:10 +0000

Besides the Pope, other international leaders and politicians are calling for a ceasefire, including the rebel leaders themselves! http://www.expatica.com/de/news/german-news/-military-means–not-the-answer-in-libya-germany_139679.html

By: David

David — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:10:19 +0000

The foregin minister has a prolife policy on abortion. Rightly so, as life is the most fundamental value and human right and everyone who cherishes human rights and freedoms should defend human life in all cicumstances. The constitution should protect and safeguard this fundamental human right.

This prolife policy must therefore apply also in the Libyan conflict. Every human life has no price and has an inestimable value.