The Ramblers’ Association of Malta, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth Malta and Nature Trust (Malta) are deeply concerned at the news of the threatening letter received by Alternattiva Demokratika leader Dr Michael Briguglio in connection with his party’s strong stand over the boathouses at Armier and elsewhere.
The four environmental organisations repeat that they are against all abusive takeovers of public land and condemn the disgraceful inaction of successive governments in the face of such shameless abuse by a few hundreds.
The situation has now escalated to a deplorable extent while some interested individuals are doing their utmost to convince the public that the situation is out of control and cannot be remedied; that we all have to accept it, condone all past abuses and move on. In plain language, those who have stolen what belongs to us all, and not to any political party, may enjoy it for the exclusive use of their present families and of their future generations.  This  tolerance of illegality is unacceptable, and encourages the mentality of abuse that is gradually pervading our country.
People need to believe in the rule of law  and to understand that retroactive laws, which restore to the people what was stolen from them, are just and necessary. NO political party should allow itself to be held to ransom by ANY bullies or pressure groups as this undermines good governance, the cornerstone of a country’s well being.