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"Freedom Day"????

45 replies

thankyouforalcohol · 18/07/2021 11:39

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

YABU - Angry

YANBU- Relieved

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User135644 · 18/07/2021 13:23

@PurpleDaisies

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,

Boris knows it's a disaster but he hasn't got the balls to stand up to his back benchers or the right wing press and commentators who've been screaming for 'freedom' all year.
Lockheart · 18/07/2021 13:27

I really hate the expression 'Freedom Day'.

Lowest-common-denominator, jingoistic rubbish.

Sparklingbrook · 18/07/2021 13:30

‘Freedom Day’ is just daft. Some rules are going to be a bit different day is more like it.

Bobholll · 18/07/2021 13:31

I feel completely non-plussed. My life personally has felt normal since May. I think what I find important now has changed. I miss going abroad but it’s fine. We’ve had two brilliant U.K. holidays this year. The kids had a ball, I ate & drank to my hearts content. Very nice! So long as I can do stuff with the kids, see family as & when I chose, see my friends .. life is really happy! I do WFH now but I prefer it, so again, personally all good.

I know I’m very fortunate, I have a reasonably secure job (for now, I narrowly missed the covid redundancies!), we earn a good income between us. We are low risk to covid. I don’t take any of it for granted & try my best to give back to those less fortunate. I volunteer with 3 different charities in the community helping with local food banks, tidying up the local area, supporting the vulnerable elderly..

It also helps I have zero health anxiety. The fear on this forum is insane.

thankyouforalcohol · 18/07/2021 13:33

I know it's 99% going to go ahead, but on Monday 4th January my kids went back to school and on Tuesday 5th we went into lockdown 3.0 Confused

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GlacindaTheTroll · 18/07/2021 13:33

Freedom

"Every day I hear a different story"

(sorry if Wham! gives you an ear-worm)

thankyouforalcohol · 18/07/2021 13:34

@Lockheart

I really hate the expression 'Freedom Day'.

Lowest-common-denominator, jingoistic rubbish.

I agree, I think it's ridiculous! That's the sort of phrase that will make people give up on all responsibilities.
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Cornettoninja · 18/07/2021 13:39

I think the tangible effects of freedom day are less dangerous than the emotional ones. People are treating it like it’s all over. It isn’t.

Contact isolations aren’t changing till August, I would be wary of that before attending an environment like a nightclub

TotorosCatBus · 18/07/2021 13:39

It's going ahead but an inappropriate name considering how many are isolating.

fluffi · 18/07/2021 13:47

YANBU. Relieved.

Already been scaling back my activities as case numbers got worse and many people I know seem to be more than mildly ill with covid right now.

Sad because when cases were lower, had started to go into office on voluntary basis couple of times a week, grab a Pret or lunch in well-spaced restaurants with colleagues and been out for a few family meals at weekends.

However don’t feel comfortable with no masks, no restrictions on people in venues or shops, especially given high levels of transmission now.

“Freedom Day” will be return to WFH, staying in, getting everything delivered and therefore spending less money!

PS: Office don’t want us back as they rather we avoid covid and carry on working.

BigWoollyJumpers · 18/07/2021 16:10

TBH not that much is really changing is it?

Lemonmelonsun · 18/07/2021 16:18

Surely the worst naked day in near history.

Freedom day cries Johnson whilst isolating in a bunker all alone as cases rocket and soar and its high time to give the great British public some trust to do the didn't thing (see post about ops son refusing to isolate).

Lemonmelonsun · 18/07/2021 16:19

Named day.
Although going out I feel naked without masks or distancing

Hophop26 · 18/07/2021 17:01

Government doesn’t need to cancel it as the sheer numbers of people isolating and soaring rates in makes it academic at best

RedRosie · 18/07/2021 18:17

It's a huge gamble. It may or may not pay off, I don't know. All we can do is behave in such a way that fits our perceptions of the risks, and try to retain a sense of proportion about personal risk which is pretty low for the not-elderly-not-ECV vaccinated.

I live in central London and have to work in the office twice a week, and have to use public transport. I think most commuters will continue to follow whatever the rules are, it's been ok up until now. Most employers will continue to be cautious. Most people are vaccinated, the most vulnerable fully vaccinated.

It might be ok. Cases were ways going to rise. Perhaps better now than the autumn.

My parents are very elderly and now feel they must get on with the rest of their lives. My DH is in the group with blood cancer, where there are serious concerns about vaccine efficacy. He WFH for 13 months but is back at work now, as a key worker. He feels this is the right thing to do and that further delay will cause more damage to people, the health service in relation to non-covid conditions, and the economy.

Whatever - it looks like it's going ahead regardless. We'll see if the gamble pays off.

Tealightsandd · 18/07/2021 18:24

YANBU

It's not about restrictions.

Mitigation measures like masks are simple and easy to do - and they do make a difference.

Tomorrow is, as the WHO and numerous other scientists and doctors around the world say, immoral, unethical, and anti science.

I'm sorry OP. It must be particularly worrying for people like you who are CEV. Flowers

Lotusbiscoffdreams · 18/07/2021 18:37

@Lemonmelonsun

Surely the worst naked day in near history.

Freedom day cries Johnson whilst isolating in a bunker all alone as cases rocket and soar and its high time to give the great British public some trust to do the didn't thing (see post about ops son refusing to isolate).

Shock That would not be a Freedom Day I’d want to witness! Grin
Gertie75 · 18/07/2021 18:41

Nothing will really change for me except not having to wear a mask, I've worked throughout, kids have never had their school bubble burst and I haven't been to a nightclub in years.

Spinningaround21 · 18/07/2021 19:33

It may not be as bad as people think. Lots of the allowed things are outdoors like festivals/sports etc. Lots of that demographic will have already caught it.

I was in Manchester City centre last night. While it was bustling and plenty of people around: Not one of the three venues I was in was full even with restrictions…. The bus into town was not even a third full on a Saturday evening. Lots of course will be up for it, they may have had covid, they may be young and have missed out on some of their nightlife at uni etc, some have their own thoughts on it and just want to live. But on the other hand lots of people are isolating or have COVID right now, lots will be avoiding some places due to their health status or lack of vaccination status too. It may balance out… some of the crowded venues may unfortunately close due to outbreaks.

Me I’m keeping my mask for now. I wear a surgical one at work and out of work. Worked for working with some covid patients so I carry on for now. No I don’t want a lockdown but I do think we could be a tad more cautious while cases are high. I’ll continue seeing friends and family, I’ll continue going out socially but I’ll also try and stick to outdoor or larger venues for now while it’s summer. I have a vulnerable dad and I plan to keep him as safe as I can while he enjoys life a bit too.

Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting · 18/07/2021 19:38

It means fuck all.

Tomorrow I'm teaching my class online.

My 7yo is also isolating due to bubble closure so I'm supposed to ge teaching him simultaneously.

Boris can get to fuck.

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