Hang on – didn’t the Minister of Homeland Security set up a committee to address just this kind of complaint?
One of Manuel Mallia’s first acts of government was to appoint a committee made up of the daddies of convicted cocaine trafficker Meinrad Calleja and of Mrs Edward Zammit Lewis (ta’ Bagollu) to deal with soldiers’ and army officers’ complaints of injustices.
Times of Malta reported yesterday that senior army officers have lodged formal complaints with the Commander AFM about the manner in which recent promotions were made.
I somehow can’t see them taking their complaints to the Kumitat ta’ Missier Meinrad u Bagollu, and so they must find some alternative route.
They could always follow their commander’s example and trade resignation for a favour – but then perhaps not, because unlike their commander they don’t have leverage. They’re not standing in anybody’s way of promotion – which is just the point.
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I’d just mutiny. There are times when a soldier must do the right and disobey evil orders. Other countries understand this. That’s why Bundeswehr troops take their annual vow on 20th July. Yes, it’s that bad.
I’d synch and say the same applies wherever evil orders are in evidence or have a reach.
The “saving my skin” illusion is a form of immediate gratification solution that doesn’t last in the long term.
Journalists take note: All those turning a blind eye are just paving the way to hell.