I think one of the most striking images of the authorities’ presence in Paiporta last Sunday was that of Queen Letizia taking cover after a mud projectile hit her face. On the nose, if we want to be precise. Was it appropriate for the authorities to go there? Was security guaranteed at all times? To the first thing, in my opinion, the answer is yes, absolutely. We have been waiting for days for this decision to be made. We also feared that those responsible, both for not having alerted the population in time and for the delay in sending aid, would not be welcomed in any way. And we knew the king would have to leave. May your majesty was the only one that could be tolerated for these citizens struck by misfortune and who have lost everything. But it was still a hell of a risk.
And finally, all the authorities came. The king, the president of Spain and the president of the community. I could not determine which institution the initiative came from, but now it no longer matters. We were very concerned about the speed of the decision. And the belief that Sánchez and Mazón were relying on the respect citizens still have for the Crown to be there in a roundabout way was repugnant. But the flight of the President of the Government, under the pretext of throwing an object that did not even touch him (and when he was already on his way to a safe place!), portrayed him as the unworthy person we knew already that he was. . We found out at the same time that he launched a motion of censure against all the enemies of his country. That the authorities have come reinforced, the only thing we have that is worth it: our monarchy.
The Queen was attacked with a ball of mud. I imagine those were very difficult times. And here is the second question: was security guaranteed at all times? Obviously not. Like I said, I think the kings had to leaveand who have undoubtedly validated their role. But security was clearly not under control. We already know that this was a city in Valencia and not a terrorist enclave. And devastated by the waters, with exhausted and broken inhabitants, like those of the neighboring villages. But it is incomprehensible to put the highest authorities of the State in such a situation. In this case, fortunately, the roads and other routes were impassable. Knowing that this visit would take place at some point, someone could have taken advantage of this to hit us even harder. This time as a country.
The queen wiped her face. The small miracle was that, although they were no doubt aware of the precarious security and the worrying possibilities that grew over time, both of them, Queen and King, decided to continue. And that, to paraphrase the famous words of the astronaut who set foot on the Moon, was a small step for the Kings, but a great relief for our country. This showed us that, fortunately, there was “someone out there”.
It is quite common for people to ask themselves the question: are you a monarchist or a republican? Before, it bothered me a little. I come from a time and culture in which republican means progressive and monarchical as well as old-fashioned. But I no longer succumb to the “double choice fallacy.” And even less so in front of those who believe that we must be something a priori. I think at this point the majority of citizens are not intimidated by these dilemmas. This may sound crude, but I am a fan of what works, as are many of my fellow citizens. We are republicans of France and, at the same time and without problem, monarchists of Denmark or Spain. AND, in this corrupt and polarized Spainif the queen and king continue to move through the mud, so will Spain.
