This morning I was stopped by a stranger while going about my business in Valletta. He wanted to thank the Greens for the service we give the country. In 18 years nobody has been so clear. It took me completely by surprise.
I was busy. My mind was far from politics. It was almost a shock to be told in one or two short sentences that somebody has understood not only our message but also our motivation. It is usually “I like the way you talk” or “You have it right on this or that issue”. This was a “Thank you” and not on any particular or personal service.
What this stranger cannot possibly understand is that it is his encouragement that keeps us going. Let’s face it: if one is in politics for gratitude perhaps a visit to a shrink is called for. We do not expect gratitude for doing what we consider to be everybody’s duty.
Precisely because we do not ask for it, an expression of appreciation is embarrassingly welcome. More than that there is the joy of meeting minds, the mutual recognition of people who have gone beyond the fear and mental blackmail of the two-party dilemma.
That laconic “Thank you” spoke volumes about the need for change, a change of system and not merely an alternation of one-party governments. There was no need for lengthy explanations.
3 comments:
Encouraging words! I am also grateful that there is a group of people who think differently and who are really an option.
Keep up the good work!
AD is undoubtedly the only party that prompts intelligent and open-minded political discussions; and this is clearly a motivating factor for those who wish to see a change in the local political scene.
Dear Mr. Vassallo
Yesterday I watched bondi+ on TVM and I was utterly disgusted by Clyde Puli's attitude. He was accusing Mr. Mario Mallia that the AD is stealing PN votes. How arrogant can these people be? Do they think that they have some kind of divine right to run this country? Is it possible that people in their right mind elect people like Mr. Puli in parliament to represent them.
I wish you the best luck in the next election. I really hope you will be able to form a coalition government though Mr. Puli was clear that PN don't want a coalition.
Best Regards
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