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BlueJay  UK 10 Jan 21 7.16pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
[Tweet Link]It looks like there's possibly a bit more to this [Link] Not as though I think it's time well spent to patrol the streets though. I suspect they find it more 'easy pickings' to question someone going for a walk, than tackle crime that requires a sturdier constitution. That said, with the state the hospitals are in, I'm glad those previously heading for jam packed beaches or crammed marches are spending some nights in.
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| BlueJay UK 10 Jan 21 7.26pm |
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We need to start talking now about how life will be once jabs make Covid less deadly than the flu.. - [Link] While all opinion pieces inevitably have a certain slant to them, this no different, I did find it to be well written, fair and to pose a very important question. In a couple of months all of the most vulnerable and elderly will be vaccinated (albeit probably not both doses, but 'hopefully' very often enough to avoid hospitalisation) and so it will be a different ballgame. Logically, healthwise it will be about as good as it gets, but on the contrary there will no doubt be those who want to hold off until another benchmark has been reached, then another. Covid is horrendous and has clearly been a devastating intrusion into many lives, but similar can be said of repeated business closures and the like. So I wonder whether when the situation is less deadly for the vulnerable, whether that switch will flick with the general public, and more importantly politicians.
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 Rudi Hedman  Caterham 10 Jan 21 8.25pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
It looks like there's possibly a bit more to this [Link] Not as though I think it's time well spent to patrol the streets though. I suspect they find it more 'easy pickings' to question someone going for a walk, than tackle crime that requires a sturdier constitution. That said, with the state the hospitals are in, I'm glad those previously heading for jam packed beaches or crammed marches are spending some nights in. Not sure who I believe but collaring people outdoors on very cold days is a pretty pointless waste of time and resources (money). Or maybe not, if they’re dishing out fines for sitting down. It’s when it gets warmer they might have a reason to break up groups, which will happen more if they stop people having a bit of safe and brief freedom now while it’s cold and people are spending most of the time indoors at home.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 10 Jan 21 8.28pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
We need to start talking now about how life will be once jabs make Covid less deadly than the flu.. - [Link] While all opinion pieces inevitably have a certain slant to them, this no different, I did find it to be well written, fair and to pose a very important question. In a couple of months all of the most vulnerable and elderly will be vaccinated (albeit probably not both doses, but 'hopefully' very often enough to avoid hospitalisation) and so it will be a different ballgame. Logically, healthwise it will be about as good as it gets, but on the contrary there will no doubt be those who want to hold off until another benchmark has been reached, then another. Covid is horrendous and has clearly been a devastating intrusion into many lives, but similar can be said of repeated business closures and the like. So I wonder whether when the situation is less deadly for the vulnerable, whether that switch will flick with the general public, and more importantly politicians. Several phrases from 2020 get on my t1ts. ‘’Life/some things will never be the same again’’ is up there with the worst.
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croydon proud  Any european country i fancy! 10 Jan 21 8.50pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
Several phrases from 2020 get on my t1ts. ‘’Life/some things will never be the same again’’ is up there with the worst. OR- "I can"t remember anything like this before"!
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| BlueJay UK 10 Jan 21 9.04pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
Several phrases from 2020 get on my t1ts. ‘’Life/some things will never be the same again’’ is up there with the worst. I keep seeing the phrase "Covid Secure' everywhere and the other day 'Corona Concierge'!
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 10 Jan 21 9.28pm |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
I keep seeing the phrase "Covid Secure' everywhere and the other day 'Corona Concierge'! I don't know about the latter but making an environment "Covid Secure" is a legal requirement placed upon those responsible for the space involved. There is a checklist of things which need to be put in place, all controlled by some kind of supervising authority. I was involved in doing this for our bowls club.
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| BlueJay UK 10 Jan 21 9.56pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
I don't know about the latter but making an environment "Covid Secure" is a legal requirement placed upon those responsible for the space involved. There is a checklist of things which need to be put in place, all controlled by some kind of supervising authority. I was involved in doing this for our bowls club. No doubt, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, just something I keep seeing
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. I'm glad people endevour to make environments as safe for others as possible.jeeagles  10 Jan 21 10.31pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
[Tweet Link]Love the way he says "you're making yourself like an idiot" "It's common law" whilst claiming legislation isn't law. I'd be willing to give people a reduction in the fine if they attend a one day introductory course in UK law. The fine could be halved again if they pass the test at the end. Like speeding fines for covid.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 10 Jan 21 11.03pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Seems to me that you are supporting newly introduced extreme restrictions on civil liberties just because they are regulations. This is a very odd way to describe what are not "just regulations". It's the law. Everyone not only ought to obey the law they risk being fined if they don't. What's worse though is the pathetic excuse of "extreme restrictions on civil liberties" as the justification for the objection. There is no greater an extreme restriction on liberty than a death that could have been avoided. We all need to play our part. Without silly objections. I really hope you agree and will put your objections aside whilst the pandemic remains so threatening.
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| dreamwaverider London 11 Jan 21 3.55am |
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This is here to stay
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| BlueJay UK 11 Jan 21 6.01am |
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
This is here to stay Yup. But on the plus side, once the elderly and vulnerable have been vaccinated we enter a chapter where it may not matter that it is.
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