Rules that make no sense

[Pissedoff1234]

My DH is seeing friends at the pub this weekend, outside and there will be 6 of them. All within the rules, yes. Except what about social distancing. They will be sat at a picnic bench, 6 grown men.

I get that pubs need to open but the rule in gardens is 6 or 2 households which we do but we are sitting very far apart from people not in our household. At pubs, they are sat very close.

I have and do follow all the rules because I believe that's what I have to do but there are some really strange ones. What other rules do you wish you could ask the scientists what their reasoning is for allowing it, not allowing it?

The hour of exercise, I have people argue on here and elsewhere that it was law , when you ask them to prove it they can't.

@Bearclaw

The rules are about reducing risk. People complaining they can see a colleague at work but they can’t see their mum. That’s because it’s essential for you to go to work but it’s not essential for you to see your mum. Reducing the total number of people you’re in contact with will reduce spread.

Yes this. It's really not that difficult to understand. If you are infectious or becoming so then how many people would you like to pass it onto? But many people choose to just not see this And then of course there is the law v guidance debate and surprise surprise the same people pounce on this as well Luckily most people aren't as dim

The laws are enshrined in the actual legislation -
www.legislation.gov.uk/coronavirus

All the rules are ridiculous to be honest.

My DS primary are STILL social distancing the children even if they are in bubbles. 5 year old DS says it's silly mummy that we are next to each other in class but at play time they have to be constantly told to stay apart. No tackling or playing tag :(