The article begins by lamenting the excessive use of proverbs in the context of the “political mess” and the unfulfilled promises towards Catalonia. It stresses that what is promised must be delivered, especially by political representatives who should set an example for the citizenry.
The given word is sacred.
The concern about the loss of the Catalan language and native sayings is also addressed, a fact the author attributes to the influence of new migration and the lack of education and example set by parents and educators.
The central point of the opinion focuses on the recent episode of the sanitary cordon established in the Serra de Collserola and areas of Vallès Occidental and Oriental to prevent African swine fever. According to the author, control was lost not because of the authorities' work, but due to the incivility of adult pedestrians.
What do children do? What adults do.
These adults attempted to bypass the protection barriers, displaying “infantilism in every sense” and imposing their self-centeredness, without considering the example they were setting for the younger generation. The article concludes by criticizing the prioritization of rights without respecting obligations and preventive norms, leading to a loss of respect.
