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Yesterday was the day of the general strike. As always, the figures vary between what the organizers claim and what the employers' associations report. I assume the actual numbers lie somewhere in between. It does appear, however, that energy consumption did not drop as significantly as it has on other occasions. Once again, there were disturbances in some cities, with damage caused to street furniture and various shops. There was also coercion aimed at forcing some merchants to close their stores. I believe it is just as legitimate to respect those who wish to demonstrate and go on strike as it is to respect those who do not see a clear justification for the strike and choose not to participate. I believe the success of a strike should be measured by the number of people who voluntarily join it and take part in demonstrations—not by the number of people who fail to show up for work because roads have been blocked or they have been forced to close their businesses. I believe that respect for others—for everyone—is the foundation of a functioning society. It is a form of respect that parents strive to instill in their children, and one that our political class ought to model for us. Yet, actions such as abandoning Ceuta or the island of El Hierro, or failing to attend the funeral for the victims of the Urda accident, hardly set the best example.

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