Comments on: When Gonzi said that Labour is an embarrassment, the ‘switchers’ jeered and sneered. But he was right. Now they’re launching the ‘buy a Maltese passport’ scheme at a London hotel.

By: For Shame

For Shame — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:04:09 +0000

I have several non-Maltese friends who have chosen Malta to be their home in the real sense of the word. Persons who have been living in Malta for years, paying taxes, contributing to our economy, sending their kids to school here, people who are truly part of our community.

Yet they are denied the right to have a vote in general elections because they are foreign even though the outcome would have a direct impact on their lives. I have spoken to a few of them and they are livid that citizenship is denied to them, persons who genuinely contribute to our economy and community yet is available to those who can purchase it. It saddens them and makes us look so cheap.

By: Jpd

Jpd — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:49:05 +0000

Is this passport selling thing (if certain) is going to happen firstly i think it is a true embarrassment, and also it’s like going back in the past when the governent sold the registration of ships cheaply & thus every sea accident became a national issue! So with the same frame of mind, criminals of all kind, nation and colour will be able to put our country down the drain.. Goodbye investors, goodbye self-esteem! I apologise profoundly for my next line, but… “Malta will just be a cheap slut with legs wide open for years to come!” I am very proud and emotional when it comes to my country i take such things very much at heart.. these things just make me feel sick and truly sadened to say the least! I hope a lot of screening processes will be involved when giving our passports away.

By: Jozef

Jozef — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:30:22 +0000

In reply to Hampshire Wise Owl. But that's exactly what they're after.

By: Jozef

Jozef — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:26:05 +0000

In reply to Evarist Saliba.

It’s insurance when, not if, things go wrong.

Because the intention is to collude.

Absolutely no reason why passport ‘vetting’ has to be outsourced to a ‘contractor’ other than that.

By: Concetta

Concetta — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:22:36 +0000

Cheap? Its VERY expensive!

By: Tabatha White

Tabatha White — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:50:10 +0000

In reply to Deep Throat.

http://www.theparliament.com/latest-news/article/newsarticle/eu-experiencing-worrisome-rise-of-right-wing-and-national-populist-parties/#.Ulnau82e6e1

By: holly

holly — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:38:58 +0000

The next step is to sell them at auction at Sotheby’s.

By: butterfly

butterfly — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 17:54:50 +0000

I don’t usually agree with you but yes, on this one.

Passports for sale – what crap.

By: Joe Pavia

Joe Pavia — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:54:09 +0000

Being a Maltese citizen with dual nationality, I am inclined for that price to sell my Maltese citizenship and retain my Australian passport only. Do you think this is possible?

[Daphne – Taking your question literally: No.]

By: Angus Black

Angus Black — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:38:54 +0000

In reply to Butterfly. Anything can be had for a price, even a nation's soul.