What occurred in the Majadahonda City Council session has moved beyond a political anecdote to reveal a conception of power based on arrogance. The absolute majority seems to have led some councilors from the Popular Party (PP) to disregard the opposition, ridicule their representatives, and transform municipal institutions into a partisan space. The attitude of certain council members, especially towards the deputy spokesperson of «Vecinos por Majadahonda», Federico Martínez, has been described as inappropriate for a public official.

The laughter, gestures, and gesticulations of a councilor while another was exercising their oversight role are considered a serious lack of institutional respect. This lack of consideration not only affects Federico Martínez but also the thousands of residents who voted for him, reminding that the opposition is in the council by citizen mandate. Every gesture of superiority or derogatory comment is interpreted as a message that "you don't count" for an important part of Majadahonda.

The reaction of the mayor, María Dolores Moreno, has worsened the situation. Faced with Federico Martínez's request for protection due to disrespectful conduct, the mayor, instead of ensuring order and the dignity of the debate, showed passivity, which is interpreted as taking sides. The impartiality of the presiding officer of a session implies correcting one's own members when they overstep, not looking the other way.

This dynamic of contempt, which includes disqualifications such as “shabby,” “manipulators,” or “liars” directed at the opposition, reveals a deterioration of the municipal democratic climate. It is argued that this is not about intense political disagreement but a culture of contempt that impoverishes the City Council and directly harms residents, leaving issues like housing, mobility, or public services in the background.

The motion presented by the opposition regarding neutrality and pluralism in institutional communication, requesting that public channels not be used for government propaganda, was met with laughter and disdain. This response confirms the seriousness of the problem and the intolerance towards the request for neutrality in municipal media.

It is recalled that an absolute majority does not authorize humiliation or appropriation of the City Council. Governing requires respect, listening, and oversight. The lack of dignified treatment for the opposition prevents real scrutiny, leading the majority towards arrogance. The events involving Federico Martínez should prompt reflection from the municipal government and residents, as contempt for pluralism is ultimately contempt for Majadahonda.