In his defense of his case for PN Party leader, Franco Debono said that even Jason Azzopardi is a criminal lawyer (I have recently taken a photo with Jason Azzopardi and posted it on Facebook in obvious support for what he is doing). Good point, and I’m glad Franco Debono brought this up.
What does Jason Azzopardi do in his free time? Let’s consider that. He doesn’t own a boat or engage in luxurious recreational activities. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. Jason Azzopardi, instead of spending his free time fishing, driving boats, shooting birds, or going to Dubai, fights corruption, challenges Labour politicians, exposes organised crime, and does pro-bono court cases for good causes or vulnerable individuals. Jason Azzopardi is a textbook example of someone who shows an unwavering commitment to public work and politics. Sure, he may have been a villain during Gonzi’s administration but I can’t judge people enough for their past having made big mistakes of my own too (such as supporting Joseph Muscat) and people can redeem themselves too.
See, what I mean? Everyone knows you, Franco Debono, are one of Malta’s most desired and skilled criminal lawyers, but excelling at defending some of Malta’s most repugnant criminals does not mean you are the right person to lead the nation. For starters, you should convince us that you are committed to the public – you should first begin working in the public sphere and engage with civil society instead of doing like Robert Abela by bolting yourself straight into politics out of nowhere. As for the reforms you proposed as a government MP, of course, they have been welcomed and positive, and you can surely be a very good legislator, but on the matters in which you are specialised and knowledgeable. Not to mention how you would be handling finances and energy – both areas which are beset with very serious problems, right now.
Yes, I support someone like Mark Anthony Sammut because as an engineer, he should have a more critical, rational, and scientific approach to matters, potentially breaking us out of the stagnant and deadbeat system we have, which has been built and forged by people with your same skills and knowledge: lawyers. It doesn’t mean he will get it right every time reaching the final and right decision is always a mediative process, but a criminal lawyer selling us his leadership ambitions in this current climate where we are mostly desperate for change, sounds like an umbrella seller in an August heatwave.
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