If I were you, I would start by looking up the meaning of democracy.

I take it you’re a CHRISTIAN filled to the brim with holiness! Just like many I have seen you lack. You talk just like the bishops…DISGRACE !

We all know what mandatory and consultative mean – the issue is : an MP is a representative who according to the democratic system must obey the will of the people and as such if the majority says YES he must obey and vice-versa. His conscience can be expressed during the referendum – surely MPs can vote just like anyone else.

In Parliament, they are AT WORK (if you can call it that ) – and they MUST LISTEN AND OBEY TO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT – albeit creating provisions for the minority if it is significant to cater for as many people as possible.

Failure to listen to the people will more often than not bring in … trouble, in different ways of varying degrees.

If this thing these MPs are labelling ‘conscience’ is so severely hindering in the execution of their duties they should leave it outside when they go into parliament.

If they cannot do that then they are not fit for their job and should make room for someone else who is.

Us Jedi call it the Force.

I take it that either you will resign your seat or vote in favour of abortion which means that you may consider that option too – in favour of abortion. Disgrace! Furthermore, you must understand the difference between a mandatory referendum and a consultative one. For now I will ask you to research the difference between the two meanings in a democratic parliament. Later, I will give you an explanation, which you do need, with examples. Goodnight.

Mario naqbel mieghek, cyrus ftit inqas ghax l-importanti mhux li titkellem imma dak li tighd, tighdu bis-sens li Cyrus ma tantx qal affarijiet jaghmlu sens il-bierah.

ezempju car iz-zwieg bejn persunal-istess sess

Another very significant NO:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110604/local/beppe-fenech-adami-to-vote-no.368890

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110604/local/prime-minister-s-brother-to-vote-in-favour-of-divorce.368882

I am sure it was a tough decision, but it is the right one. The will of the people must be respected.

When it comes to voting in parliament, MPs must vote according to what their conscience tells them.

[Daphne – NO. NO. and NO again. Why do you think it’s called the House of REPRESENTATIVES? Go on, give a wild guess. Even when they are not voting after a referendum, MPs don’t vote according to their conscience, but according to their constituents’ best interests. And take note that this does not mean WHAT THEY THINK IS BEST FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS, BUT WHAT THEIR CONSTITUENTS THINK IS BEST FOR THEM.]

MPs: If the majority of Maltese people voted in a referendum in favour of abortion, would you vote in favour of abortion legislation to respect the will of the majority? You see how you MUST distinguish between what is a matter of conscience and what is a political one!

[Daphne – If I were an MP who is against abortion and if the electorate decides in favour of abortion, then I will resign my seat and make way for somebody who is prepared to respect the will of the people. Or I would vote Yes. There is no third option called defying the will of the people while still taking their money.]