Would you be happy to lock down for the next two years?

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If the government restrictions stayed in place?

So until May 2022.

It’s also pretty clear that there are a cohort of people who really only want to live within their own small family bubble and are quite happy to go nowhere and do nothing. It suits them to live this life and they can do so without any distractions from everyday life.

On a personal level as an introvert yes.

As someone who’s scared about the economy then no.

@imsooverthisdrama lockdown was never about you it’s about others. Do you not value people’s lives because they are over 60?

Ha, no thank you. And neither would my vulnerable 80+ parents. They would rather take their chances with the virus than live in a sterile bubble. Really don’t understand all the people for whom house, garden and nuclear family (and maybe Netflix?) is enough for a meaningful existence. For me that’s just an existence.

On and off lockdown, yes. I'd personally keep isolating. But for those who want to work, we need the income so taxes can support the NHS.

No. I wouldn't be happy. I wouldn't like not meeting up with my family for 2 years (although I would follow Govt instructions as I'm sure they wouldn't lockdown for that length of time unless it really was required).

No, I wouldn’t. I think if it was likely to take that long for a solution (vaccine / herd immunity / mutation into less serious illness) then we would require to switch strategies to start shielding those who are vulnerable and letting those who are not return to some kind of normality.

A two year lock down would absolutely destroy the economy beyond any hope of recovery in our lifetimes, would lead to widespread depression and misery, would blight the futures of the nation’s children, and would fundamentally change forever the way we live. It would be totally unjustifiable.

It’s not going to have disappeared in two years so what then? It is also an incredibly low threat to most people and not even a very high threat of death in the most vulnerable categories.

This thread shows some people are really very stupid and can not understand risk. Anyone answering yes to your question should not be allowed to vote as they clearly don’t have the cognitive powers or critical thinking to make rational judgements.

No. My parents are both vulnerable and have both said that they cant tolerate this much longer and are ready to start ignoring it. There comes a point when quality of life comes into it and what will our quality of life be afterwards if this continues on for years. The economy will not survive. People without jobs will not survive.

As for me, I will wait until the end of August if possible. If we are not seeing some return to normality then I am seriously considering suicide as an option. I cant live with this uncertainty and anxiety and am miserable being off work and isolated from my extended family and my therapist. I was making some progress with my mental health but this lockdown has decimated it and I wont be doing this for 1 year, never mind 2.

I would honestly be worried I would hurt myself, my mental health is always absolutely shot at the minute.

Already not always

No. The risk to us all is higher the longer we stay in lockdown.

Those who would stay in lockdown are not seeing things long term, or looking at the greater good. The willingness to sacrifice the future of the economy, the future of our children, is very short sighted and selfish.

“IncrediblySadToo“

It’s a wee bit sad to trawl through my threads trying to find ammunition. But I guess that’s why your name is “IncrediblySadToo“ unless it’s some edgy hipster song.

If you don’t like what I say, you don’t have to engage with me.

My parents and in laws are very old so I might never see them again. No I wouldn't be happy. I'm e joying lockdown so far but I don't think it would be healthy not to see other people for 2 years.

No

Of course not. That is no life.

I'd be pretty miserable, but would do it - if they can't find a vaccine we might have to do it to some extent.

Both DH and myself have accepted that worse case scenario, we'll have a simple Xmas but won't be visiting family vice versa, perhaps dropping presents off on doorstep for a couple of children, or suggesting one or two meet up for a walk (two families have dogs so walk in all weathers).

@AldiAisleOfCrap why the hell would you start a argument on a hypothetical thread on 1 little comment.
I've got parents and in-laws over 60 ffs .
God you must be board .

Of course. It should go without saying surely.

Whatever it takes.

Happy to do it indefinitely. The lack of traffic, quieter streets, not having to make excuses not to see annoying relatives etc, it's bliss.

Yes. Though I am starting to get fed up now.

I wouldn't be happy, no. I would do my best to comply, if it was necessary though.

@Bartlet well put. Some people just don't understand the LOW RISK to most people. I bet they are the same people who wont want the vaccine cos it's not safe

That would be awful.