Some of us over the last few years have been feeling like misfits in Malta’s political field. As much as political leaders from the major parties try to make believe that all is well in their respective camps, a sizeable crowd feels let down, marginalised, orphaned from that political party whose ideologies they once adhered to and worked tireslessly for.

These last days, when the Catholic Church celebrated Easter, got me thinking about the only true politician that ever existed. His real political mission was the same as that assumed by most politicians coming to knock on your doors today, serving others. With one obvious and major difference, He meant it. He really served others in an unassuming way.

Unlike most leaders today, He did not have a driver, His abode was humble, He lived within his means, and He did not mince words when it came to say the truth. Jesus Christ never sought to reach compromises to make sure he pleases everyone in the quest not to lose votes.

His people used a political ploy to murder Him, in trying to convince Pilate, the then Roman governor of Judea, that Jesus was trying to overrule the Roman Emperor. They succeeded, using one of His closest to betray Him and hand Him over to his enemies. The story of Jesus is one of love, compassion, servituds and betrayal.

As I reminesce over the Easter story, I recall a movie I watched some time ago. I seriously invite each and every one of you to watch Ficarra and Picone’s movie “L’Ora Legale.” It is a parody and a satirical depiction of the political system exemplified by the system in a small Italian town where for the first time people choose to elect a new mayor, replacing the old corrupt one.

The new mayor’s zealous application of the law in a non-corrupt way soon got the wrath of his same electors who eventually abandoned him because they absolutely didn't want to change their bad old habits. This parody is all too familiar even within our Maltese political scenario. In spite of the movie’s thoughtful ending and sad reality, I do believe that there is place for good and hope even in our political climate.

Two weeks before election day, our bishops will probably issue a letter inviting us to vote. The Maltese electoral system allows a way out... voting for the individual and not a party. Albeit few, so much so that they can be counted on one hand, there are true politicians in every party. I am pretty sure that from a long list of individuals, one can choose two or three across parties who entered the political arena and are still unblemished (or near unblemished to be more realistic).  There are genuine people in politics that help in an unassuming way.

On 25 May 2019, when we are all asked to cast our vote in the upcoming European Parliament and local council elections, we should all go and vote because in not voting we would still be voting just the same and and not only that but voting for the wrong people as well.

My invitation is for us all to vote for true ladies and gentlemen who are true politicians, whoever they are and to whichever party lines they adhere to.  If there are enough votes, our misfit society will have a voice. I am most cerrtain that many of us who feel orphaned and misplaced in a poliitcal world, we no longer reognize, believe that ture politics can be a reality.