Reply To: Show us zee papers.. Passports of your not coming in ever….

[danlee 22443xp 6]

@osbad I’d argue driving is a good example of why control measures are required. I explained it in detail in an earlier post. But to summarise, you can only drive after being tested and putting in place insurance. You can only drive a vehicle that meets safety standards. You must follow the Highway Code. Fail to do any of theses and your driving privileges are revoked by the government. All because driving is relatively dangerous and doing so poses a risk to you, your passengers, other drivers and pedestrians.

 

In some ways the covid restrictions seem like a light touch in comparison.

 

I also feel I should point out referring to “cowering in fear” of COVID-19 is itself derogatory. I have been using a mask and eliminated social events since before the government mandated it and continue to do so. At no point have I been cowering in fear. At all stages I used the information available, considered the uncertainty in that information, and took the actions I decided best to both protect my family and to do my civic duty to protect the rest of society.

 

The term “cowering in fear” is designed to undermine COVID-19 measures by making people feel they are being brave in not following them. I would say ignoring the rules is neither brave or cowardly, but it is definitely the easier option.