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El estudio de la retórica política empleada por Clinton durante sus dos mandatos en la Casa Blanca, ofrece un panorama plural y sugerente de las expectativas que genera entre sus ciudadanos el sistema político de Estados Unidos, así como de las funciones simbólicas e institucionales que debe asumir el Presidente. Patriotismo, democracia, prosperidad, son valores arraigados en la psicología popular que Clinton utilizó para desarrollar su propio mensaje político.

This essay is focused on the study of the common good idea in the ideological world of so-called classical liberalism. As a political idea, the search for a common good became a theoretical battleground where many strong empirical forces clashed with one another. The moral obligation that John Stuart Mill —and other Liberal thinkers of his times— postulated in order to fight against poverty, providing effective social contents for a truly democratic political agenda, was subsequently reduced by the next generation of Liberals. For them, to help —and even to be helped— was a matter of personal choice. With few exceptions, Liberalism gradually lost this rich tradition of politics as a moral duty.

This article explores the link between security and migration, as a part of a progressive and democratic society. The needed respect for law enforcement, the compliance with the rules of coexistence, among other contributions, also play favorable roles for democratic legitimacy. Immigrants as a positive contribution to the experience of freedom that Western plural societies represent. ; El presente artículo explora la relación entre seguridad e inmigración, desde la perspectiva de una sociedad democrática avanzada. El respeto debido a las leyes, el cumplimiento de las normas de convivencia, entre otros aportes, también ejerce un papel vertebrador favorable para la legitimidad democrática. Los inmigrantes como aportación positiva a la vivencia de libertad que son las sociedades plurales de Occidente.

In a Europe that has been devastated by wars and killings Saavedra appeals for a recovery of good sense within the frame of respect in order to make peaceful coexistence possible, strengthening international relations with the idea of variable balance, and wisely administering the political potential which is available at each moment. ; En una Europa devastada por las guerras y las matanzas, Saavedra apela a la recuperación del buen juicio desde el respeto para hacer posible la convivencia, fortaleciendo las relaciones internacionales en la idea del equilibrio variable, y administrando con sabiduría el potencial político del que se dispone en cada momento.

This article explores the political philosophy's deep commitment made by Cervantes in Don Quixote. In addition to make a subtle criticism on government and political power, the author -and his characters- also criticised the growing social egotism. Ethics appear as first principle both in private life and public behaviour. ; Este artículo explora la filosofía política que Cervantes transmitió en El Quijote donde, además de una crítica latente al poder constituido, también se expresaba una seria advertencia contra el egoísmo creciente de la sociedad. La ética aparece como principio rector de la vida privada y de la actuación pública.

INTRODUCTION Our aim was to ascertain how the anti-smoking legislation of 2005/2010 has affected the behavior of primary healthcare center (PHC) personnel (medical and non-medical) with respect to their attitudes towards tobacco, its consumption and the legislative changes. METHODS We conducted a multi-center descriptive study of a randomized conglomerate sample of PHC personnel from each Autonomous Community in Spain. The questionnaire covered tobacco consumption, and knowledge/attitudes towards smoking and legislation. The statistical analysis used SPSS software. RESULTS The sample consisted of 2040 PHC employees (1578 women, 77.4%). Never smokers, ex-smokers, and smokers represented 46.7%, 37.8%, and 15.5% of the sample, respectively. Tobacco prevalence amongst physicians and nurses was 12.3%. Following the introduction of the anti-smoking legislation, a decrease in consumption was observed. Most of the participants considered that tobacco consumption affected health, was an addictive illness, and passive smoking had an impact on the health of non-smokers. Whilst 91.6% agreed with the current legislation, only 25% felt that it encouraged cessation. CONCLUSIONS Spanish primary healthcare professionals have a relatively low prevalence of smoking compared to the general population. It is necessary to implement more legislative measures to improve and maintain this outcome.

INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to ascertain how the anti-smoking legislation of 2005/2010 has affected the behavior of primary healthcare center (PHC) personnel (medical and nonmedical) with respect to their attitudes towards tobacco, its consumption and the legislative changes. METHODS: We conducted a multi-center descriptive study of a randomized conglomerate sample of PHC personnel from each Autonomous Community in Spain. The questionnaire covered tobacco consumption, and knowledge/attitudes towards smoking and legislation. The statistical analysis used SPSS software. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 2040 PHC employees (1578 women, 77.4%). Never smokers, ex-smokers, and smokers represented 46.7%, 37.8%, and 15.5% of the sample, respectively. Tobacco prevalence amongst physicians and nurses was 12.3%. Following the introduction of the antismoking legislation, a decrease in consumption was observed. Most of the participants considered that tobacco consumption affected health, was an addictive illness, and passive smoking had an impact on the health of non-smokers. Whilst 91.6% agreed with the current legislation, only 25% felt that it encouraged cessation. CONCLUSIONS: Spanish primary healthcare professionals have a relatively low prevalence of smoking compared to the general population. It is necessary to implement more legislative measures to improve and maintain this outcome.