This is what will likely happen because this is all that is currently on the table to choose from. Similarly to the OP, I'd venture, and instead of the COVID (gold), we'll get a UBI and most likely with a debt jubilee to reset everything to "fair". No other laws will need to be changed (they might, but it'd be risky given that it could skew the "fair" bit), because the UBI will be enough to ensure that we continue with rampant consumerism and taxation flowing from where most accept it should flow from. All parties will get behind a UBI because it will be considered "fair" as it will apply equally to everyone. All parties will get behind a debt write-off because it will be considered "fair" as it too will apply equally to everyone i.e. no individual, business or government will have any debt. But the end result will be the same as we run out of resource, confront tech unemployment as businesses all compete and upgrade for the next industrial revolution leaving jobs to the UBI, the environment changes as it's raped further for ever more exotic resources to sell sell sell so that we can earn money and create useless jobs etc...
It's the best we can do apparently.
I didn't think!!! I experimented!!!
Glad it hasn't got to that level.
Still had 'security' in the supermarket I use.
Thought it was strange the announcement in the shop.
Dont over purchase we won't be running out.
Here I am looking at shelves empty and restrictions on quantity on others....
At work the bank and accountant think this will all pass and things will slowly get back to the way they where. Sure some people will make changes like more remote work at home or whatever. Maybe less requirements to be in a big city.
READ AND UDESTAND
SB - That's probably true for a lot of people.
The only thing I have hoarded is that I have finally spent some time with those around me who matter.
READ AND UDESTAND
I've seen security at a few supermarkets (not all, mind) but no Police presence.
This is fine, Security to make sure people behave themselves at a difficult time, but the need for actual enforcement isn't there, so too it should be with those wanting to go to their baches.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
I've read the Government may have got it wrong with enforcement under the Public Health Act because it's not for that according to a disaster law expert. His belief was it may not stand up in a court.
It didn't help with the ambiguity over Police powers initially on the lockdown.
However the same law expert said under the state of emergency we're in, Police powers are broad.
Your bubble was where you were in lockdown.
Essential driving isn't all the way across town with the entire family ... then join the groups already there ... isn't social distancing. When some on facebook pages were suggesting rules for walking on footpaths ... so when you meet others coming the other way you know what to do ... shows too many have no idea what the concept of social distancing is. The rules were a total fuck-up anyway. In lockdown you stay the fuck at home. The more you and your family go out ... the bigger the risk you either spread or get it yourself. Or a member of your "Bubble" will/might. The "It wont happen to ME" attitude ... with the "I know my rights" group ... just helps keep us ALL in lockdown longer. I'm still working on full pay so I don't give a toss about your situation. But my family and friends are in lockdown. And in their interest I have the concerns.
Police have their instruction and interpretation of what is required. If you don't like it ... argue it out in court after lockdown. The rules were not as clear as they could have been ... but the one rule that should be is (you might have missed it) STAY THE FUCK AT HOME ... !!!
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
If Police are following the instructions from Government ... Police can't be be held accountable. But "State of Emergency" makes some of the laws void. As the enforcement is in the interest of public safety and health.
A state of emergency ... combined with a national Pandemic ... will bring some complications with Policing. Locking up the rule breakers just means more essential workers and needed resources diverted from where they should be.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
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