The statements issued today by Jaime Mayor Oreja in the Senate are not only an example of misinformation, but a worrying regression towards ideas that should have been overcome decades ago. His anti-abortion, denialist of evolution and loaded with homophobia speech is not only offensive, but represents a direct attack against the rights, science and dignity of millions of people.
The crusade against abortion: freedom at stake
Mayor Oreja perpetuates an anti-abortion narrative that ignores the complexity and nuances of a deeply personal and ethical debate. The right to abortion is not a whim, but a conquest of women to decide on their bodies. Criminalizing this decision under a layer of religious paternalism is an attack on individual freedom. This speech, which turns women into mere instruments of reproduction, perpetuates an archaic vision that should alarm any defender of human rights.
Denying evolution: an insult to science
His denial of evolution is a worrying reminder of how extreme ideologies can threaten scientific advances. Evolution is one of the most robust pillars of modern biology, supported by overwhelming evidence from genetics, paleontology and other disciplines. Denying it is not a valid opinion; it is an act of ignorance that seeks to replace scientific knowledge with religious dogmas. This type of position has no place in a society that faces complex challenges such as climate change or the preservation of biodiversity, problems that demand scientific understanding, not fanaticism.
Homophobia disguised as morality
Perhaps the most worrying thing about his intervention is his evident homophobia, disguised as a supposed defense of the traditional family. In a world that is moving towards equality and respect for diversity, his position represents a desperate attempt to impose a unique model of life based on prejudices and exclusions. This speech not only marginalizes LGBTQ+ people, but promotes discrimination and hatred, with real and painful consequences for those who face these retrograde attitudes.
The danger of reactionary nostalgia
Mayor Oreja represents a political current that longs for an idealized past in which religion and patriarchal norms dominated the public sphere. This reactionary nostalgia is not only dangerous, but deeply incompatible with the values of a pluralistic democracy. We live in a world where social progress, human rights and scientific knowledge are fundamental to guarantee justice and equity. Speeches like his try to sabotage this progress, using arguments that have already been rejected by history.
A call to collective responsibility
We cannot allow public figures such as Mayor Oreja to use institutional platforms to spread ideas that undermine respect for human rights, science and diversity. It is our collective responsibility to raise our voices, reject these speeches and reaffirm our commitment to a more just, inclusive and knowledge-based society.
It is time to remember that progress is not inevitable, and speeches like this are a reminder that the fight for the rights and dignity of all people should never be taken for granted.
