The election campaign comes to an end today.

The political parties will make their final push for votes. Most of us have already made up their minds what they will do on Saturday.

It is only a few who still have to decide which way to go.

It has been a dull campaign, right from the word go. And thankfully today it will be over, on Saturday we vote, on Sunday we get the result and, as from Monday, we get back to our routine.

The Labour Party has covered its lack of vision with a list of money measures – those intended to put cash in people’s pockets, without telling them that this money has already been paid or will be paid for by future generations.

For its part, the Nationalist Party has also come up with a list of goodies it intends to distribute. It has taken a leaf out of Labour’s book, realising that people can easily be bought with a cheque or two.

There has been no particular issue that really captured the campaign. Other than Labour’s proposal to have all workers forced to join a union, with the backlash that ensued, the campaign was smooth, and quite monotonous. The PN’s trackless tram idea also led to some controversy.

There has been some focus on Robert Abela’s earnings and deals in the past weeks, but the effect on the voting population has been minimal.

We have had a long list of scandals over the past years, and it seems that most people do not give too hoots about corruption, so long as they are comfortable and getting regular gifts – in the form of refunds or COLA adjustments, or that permit they have been waiting for.

It’s as if most have become immune to politicians resigning because of ethics breaches, police inquiries, and even a murder investigation. Others have had the temerity to stay on and will be seeking to be re-elected.

Surveys continue to show that the Labour Party will achieve a third big victory. The Nationalist Party, with all its internal tribulations, has been unable to present itself as an alternative. A stronger party with a stronger leader would have made headway in the past legislature, given all that Labour has been involved in. But the PN didn’t.

But things can change even if they remain the same. Labour will win again, but the people have the chance to express themselves with their vote – and what we can suggest is for them to choose the politicians they elect wisely.

Vote for politicians whose track record is clean.

Vote for politicians who have not been caught with their hand in the cookie-jar.

Vote for politicians who have not been in breach of basic standards of behaviour.

Vote for politicians who really put the country first, and not their pockets.

Vote for politicians who pay their dues to society on time, without being prompted.

Vote for politicians who serve, and who do not enter politics to be served.

Vote for politicians who are ready to contribute, and not those who seek to be part of the gravy train.

Vote for politicians who never had connections with criminals.

Vote for politicians who shun corruption, and not those who endorse it.