"Freedom Day"????

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How do you think people will feel if "Freedom" Day doesn't go ahead tomorrow?

YABU - Angry

YANBU- Relieved

YANBU

It's going ahead.

People have realised that it doesnt actually mean 'freedom' in any normal sense of thebword whilst cases are rising so quickly.

And of course for CEV/CV people (especially those for whom thebvaccines may not work so well) it's the exact opposite of freedom

Everyone will feel differently based on their own circumstances.

They've told people to use their common sense, but I worry about how many people actually have that? I'm CEV and I'm terrified!

@SexTrainGlue

It's going ahead.

People have realised that it doesnt actually mean 'freedom' in any normal sense of thebword whilst cases are rising so quickly.

And of course for CEV/CV people (especially those for whom thebvaccines may not work so well) it's the exact opposite of freedom

Absolutely.

Well that's a bit of a polar choice. I don't feel either of those though.

Well it will go ahead whatever.

There is no "if". It's going ahead. Nightclubs are opening tonight, after midnight. Most are sold out round here. If it wasn't a Sunday I'd be there!

YABU. It will go ahead for a few weeks before they realise they have to bring restrictions back.

But to answer your question I feel a bit neutral about it all. I have come to the conclusion that we have to take our chances and decide what level of risk we can tolerate. Very difficult for families with CEV members who may not react well to vaccine but still have to with, attention appointments etc

I would be neither relieved or angry.

Most people I have spoken to would be relieved.

I don’t really know anyone who is happy about masks going. Which makes me suspect masks will still be around regardless.

Work and attend appointments etc.

It’s going ahead so maybe reverse question

I don't think much is changing aside from nightclubs opening, supermarkets, shops and pubs etc have said here they want masks to be worn- whilst not legally enforceable, I wonder how many people actually got fined etc for not wearing one, probably a small % of people.

I don't care what people think either way - it is complete madness. Surely people can live without bloody nightclubs - no wonder they have been left to last to open up - so many opportunities for transmission it is frightening.

Slightly ironic that on Freedom Day our esteemed PM will be isolating!

@MagicSummer remember that people and work in nightclubs and need to be able to make a living. It's been an incredibly difficult year for them.

Older people (i.e. the bulk of the double jabbed) will remain very cautious and younger unvaccinated people will have Covid parties in nightclubs.

Most people are content with the rules as they are now, while the Delta variant is riding and sensible measures with distancing and masks.

Yes, there's the economic consideration but it'll be worse in the long run if cases get out of hand again.

Relieved

I’d rather we went back to restrictions than rely on personal responsibility given posts such as refusing to test to avoid isolation, not isolating when contacted etc. Those CEV, especially children with no vaccines, won’t have much freedom.

It is going ahead but I wouldn't be either really. I'm just getting on with my life now and if I catch it then I catch it...I'll wear a mask on public transport and will still wash my hands regularly and give people space but I'm happy to go to pubs/shops/parties etc, no more living in fear or putting my life on hold

I'll isolate if I'm told to and I've had both jabs, I think that's enough now

Must people call it ‘freedom day’? It’s not flipping VE or VJ Day for goodness sake.

It’s going ahead regardless. It’s how people will feel if we go back into another lockdown over winter.

@IceCreamAndCandyfloss

Relieved

I’d rather we went back to restrictions than rely on personal responsibility given posts such as refusing to test to avoid isolation, not isolating when contacted etc. Those CEV, especially children with no vaccines, won’t have much freedom.

No those vulnerable people won't have much freedom.

And many people don't have any concept of personal or societal responsibility either.

I think there will be another surge - it’s not getting bored of being a virus is it? How long did Spanish flu take before it burned itself out - 2 years?

This is totally moot. There’s no way it will be cancelled now, regardless of whether it’s sensible or not.

I would be relieved but It won’t happen,