We are not racist or xenophobic but... (1)

As an MEP candidate for the forthcoming EU 2009 June 6 elections, it is my duty to voice the preoccupation of many of my fellow citizens about the uncontrollable state of irregular immigration, where the impression is that illegality is reigning supreme in this sphere of restless occupancy by these invaders, as it is no more than that.

Let us stop being afraid that any comments we might make will be interpreted as being racist or xenophobic - everyone is entitled to make his opinion and feelings known.

Malta is going through hard times which the avaricious fat cats among us might not be bothered about.

The country appears not to be able to afford the luxury of these particular residents who are only receiving while it seems that what we obtain in return are basically insults to our country and threats to our security forces, indirectly a threat to our people as well. The rules of hospitality demand otherwise.

The minority government (because that is what it is) clearly cannot govern under this constant apprehension.

We the people demand an explanation on whether or not there is a contingency plan as well as whether we have reached a saturation point of unaffordability that calls for a state of emergency to be declared as some have suggested.

The EU's third pillar structure prevents Malta from doing what it likes.

What is a fact is that since we have joined and more so now that we have adopted the Schengen agreement, this invasion has become a daily occurrence and our Prime Minister does not make a single public statement to illustrate to us what plans are being concocted to control the situation - are there any plans?

We need a ministry dedicated only to internal matters as our security has now become a major point of issue on which the MEP candidates cannot but express their views. It has become a dangerous situation. This is not to alarm but for the government to know that we are expecting the PM to take this matter personally in hand and address the nation about it.

It may not be feasible at this stage that Malta bows out of the EU, but if Germany, Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Ireland (Eire) and Denmark, to mention but nine out of the 27, have held their own on particular issues that are of national importance to them, then Malta must make its position equally forcefully clear to the Union through the Commission and the Council Of Ministers, as well as when the Council of heads of state is convened.

The impression being given is that more care is being deployed as to who gets that lucrative job or otherwise within the hierarchical EU structure than serious efforts being made by our elected representatives to seek and find a solution to this dramatically alarming and provocative situation. The PM's retort to the Labour leader emphasised this impression, if anything needed to be further illustrated.

Let us be aware of what is happening, and if nothing is happening, then general elections must be called for June 6 as well: Malta's future as we have lived it is at stake.