University debate: condemnation awaited (2)

That students should behave in a rowdy manner is no surprise at all. But being so intolerant to other people's view to the extent of hampering them from giving out their opinion is tantamount to an alarming situation.

Some of the University students' behaviour during the public debate held at the University between the four leaders of Malta's political parties leaves much to be desired. It clearly shows that our Alma Mater may be producing lawyers, architects, teachers etc... but definitely not good citizens who should embrace the values of diversity and tolerance.

They really need some PSD (Personal and Social Development) and citizenship skills at our highest educational institution. Is this the manner how to show that their level of education is helping them to succeed?

To make matters worse, we read that one of the political parties' leaders had to be whisked through a back door. Where there not enough bouncers to bounce out these louts and the hot-headed, orchestrated gang? Their chants of "Gonzi, Gonzi" and their booing of all the three other leaders' interventions shows what a myopic and non-pluralistic political creed they adhere to.

Excusing such a behaviour by comparing it to the 1980s thuggery and violent days means that we are still living in a tit-for-tat tribal politics era. Will this country ever be redeemed from such a state?