The Government had to do something because of the flack they were getting from those opposed to doing nothing. They were heavily criticised by the media over the "herd immunity" line, then heavily criticised again over the number of deaths compared to others in Europe ... they were forced into doing something.alexmr2 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:16 amI think the government simply doesn't want to admit they were wrong after spending 11 or 12 figures of public funds on something which hasn't really achieved much of a different end result, so they are carrying on the act. I'm pretty sure there plan will be to drag it on until the natural death rate falls next spring or summer and then they will use this to claim victory. Then ask everyone to pay them back for saving them by raising max income tax to 60%, VAT to 25% and the retirement age to 80. At least those on 60% PC won't feel so bad then
It's what I refer to as the criticise culture we live with. When something is announced look for an 'expert' who disagrees and interview them. Current evidence ... look at France. We were told how much better France were dealing with it but there is no comment now that France now has 5th highest number of infections in the world. UK doing better than France (or others) does not make good news, much better to criticise and hound!