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How many of you will comply?

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LifesTooShortYOLO · 21/10/2021 10:34

I am interested to know if people will comply or not if they bring in Restrictions again about not mixing households, not seeing family or lockdowns etc again.
So many people I've spoken to are pretty much all of the same mindset of 'Fu#k that I'm not not seeing my family again, enough is enough and we have to get on with our lives now'
I also read this a lot on comments of articles where people are saying no they won't do it again and not see their loved ones or be told what to do over Christmas etc.

What are everyone's overall feelings as things stand right now?

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2Two · 22/10/2021 08:45

This! I was just wondering that myself, how many police officers do you imagine there to be in this country? And do you honestly think that many of them have any interest in policing ridiculous covid rules?

They showed quite a lot of enthusiasm for it previously, what has changed?

WrapAroundYourDreams · 22/10/2021 08:52

They showed quite a lot of enthusiasm for it previously, what has changed

Some did. You only saw the headlines of heavy-handed idiots in the news. Having been married to one I can imagine that many were frustrated to be asked to do something so ridiculous when they have no time for dealing with actual crime

LyricalBlowToTheJaw · 22/10/2021 09:15

@WrapAroundYourDreams

They showed quite a lot of enthusiasm for it previously, what has changed

Some did. You only saw the headlines of heavy-handed idiots in the news. Having been married to one I can imagine that many were frustrated to be asked to do something so ridiculous when they have no time for dealing with actual crime

And of course, every heavy handed unenforceable fine handed out because cups of coffee are a picnic and the like meant that while the police officer concerned was doing that, they weren't dealing with genuine breaches. The tendency of some police forces to harass people for legally being in their gardens etc made it even less likely that those who actually weren't complying would be caught.
2Two · 22/10/2021 09:19

The tendency of some police forces to harass people for legally being in their gardens etc made it even less likely that those who actually weren't complying would be caught

Peculiar logic. They weren't all out harassing people in their gardens. The reality is, as we know, that people will be caught if or when their neighbours report them.

Babybellblue · 22/10/2021 09:28

@2Two

The tendency of some police forces to harass people for legally being in their gardens etc made it even less likely that those who actually weren't complying would be caught

Peculiar logic. They weren't all out harassing people in their gardens. The reality is, as we know, that people will be caught if or when their neighbours report them.

And I bet you have crime stoppers on speed dial ready and waiting to report if you can.

I feel desperately sad for people like you and your pityful existence

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 22/10/2021 09:32

Peculiar logic. They weren't all out harassing people in their gardens. The reality is, as we know, that people will be caught if or when their neighbours report them.

Oh God, this means the curtain twitchers will be out in force again!

2Two · 22/10/2021 09:33

Oh, FFS, @Babybellblue, you really are showing yourself up. I've never reported anyone to the police in my life. You are clearly judging people by your own standards.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 22/10/2021 09:40

Nope. If I can go to work which I will have to then I'd also go and see family and friends. Can see there being little compliance if bans on household mixing is brought back.

Obviously closing shops and restaurants be different can't vist..but if that happens I can't see all the ones in my town opening again anyway. Same if bring back social distancing..places will have to close.

Babybellblue · 22/10/2021 09:47

@2Two

Oh, FFS, *@Babybellblue*, you really are showing yourself up. I've never reported anyone to the police in my life. You are clearly judging people by your own standards.
Showing myself up how exactly?

I'm in utter disbelief that the topic of reporting people is even in the minds of some.
You are stuck... life is moving on.

Bunsnbobbins · 22/10/2021 09:50

Yes. Still recovering from it after catching it from child six weeks ago… really ill despite two vaccines and I absolutely would not wish this on someone else. So yes.

I’d rather they bring back lighter mitigations now to avoid stricter measures later.

No one actually wants a lockdown.

PanicStationsAhh · 22/10/2021 09:52

Nope. Won't be restricting out lives anymore. I mean if things are shut because of rules obviously we'd be restricted in some ways, but I won't be dictated to by the government in terms of who is allowed in my house or who I can meet. Nope.

Bunsnbobbins · 22/10/2021 09:52

Be interesting to see the Tories explain a ban on household mixing though… when they keep saying they don’t have to wear masks around people they know because they can’t catch it from chums or in Parliament. Grin

LyricalBlowToTheJaw · 22/10/2021 10:04

@2Two

The tendency of some police forces to harass people for legally being in their gardens etc made it even less likely that those who actually weren't complying would be caught

Peculiar logic. They weren't all out harassing people in their gardens. The reality is, as we know, that people will be caught if or when their neighbours report them.

Nobody said they were all out doing that. Perhaps your error here is why you think this is peculiar logic.

It's a fact that multiple police forces got the law wrong, and wasted time and resources trying to pursue people for things that weren't actually breaches of the covid regulations. It's also a fact that while the officers concerned were doing this, they weren't identifying actual breaches, because you can't be in two places at once.

Lastly, that's not the reality. There is substantial local variation and some police forces and officers are much more bothered than others. I know this because where I am, the police don't give much of a shit. At one point they did fuck all about a party with dozens of people there. They actually turned up, following at least two people having rung them (it may be more, these are just the ones I know about) but nothing happened. Additionally, if you were right that people would be caught out when their neighbours reported them, we'd have to have enough police to take action on every single neighbour report.

WitchyNameChange · 22/10/2021 10:07

@Bunsnbobbins

Be interesting to see the Tories explain a ban on household mixing though… when they keep saying they don’t have to wear masks around people they know because they can’t catch it from chums or in Parliament. Grin
I thought that too. I'm sure they'll come up with some twaddle though, they usually do.
pommedeterre · 22/10/2021 10:21

Complied last time, won't this time. More general fatigue with restrictions than ideology. Won't be having parties but will see grandparents, close friends etc.

worriedatthemoment · 22/10/2021 11:36

@Coyoacan 15/16 year olds etc quite a lot prob more than many adults
Its not really your business what another country does though is it , just because your country hasn't introduced doesn't mean they never will and different countries with different numbers and risk factors will make different decisions which is exclusive to them

Reallyimeanreally2022 · 22/10/2021 11:49

@Bunsnbobbins

Be interesting to see the Tories explain a ban on household mixing though… when they keep saying they don’t have to wear masks around people they know because they can’t catch it from chums or in Parliament. Grin
They won’t need to explain anything Because they won’t do this. They’re not even remotely hinting this is on the cards. Complete opposite in fact
zombiedog21 · 22/10/2021 11:52

I think a better question is - how many people saying they won't comply actually will (and know it)? I bet it's A LOT.

PerfectHotChocolate · 22/10/2021 12:04

What about people who can't be vaccinated for good reason?

What about them? Surely there can't be a significant proportion? They'll rely on her immunity exactly as with any other virus? Confused Are you proposing to shut the country down at £££££££ cost for a few people who can't be vaccinated? They will have to take precautions, they can get furloughed and it's business as before Covid.

PerfectHotChocolate · 22/10/2021 12:04

*herd immunity

PurpleDaisies · 22/10/2021 12:05

It’s not a few people. You have forgotten children count as people too.

PerfectHotChocolate · 22/10/2021 12:10

Long Covid, anyone?

What's Long Covid? Is it viral fatigue? People who suffer with post viral issues need health care, not lockdown. Mots get over it, I hear, it might take 6-12 weeks, sometimes longer. If we want a functioning health care system, we need to pay taxes. We need to work not be furloughed.

The irony of people shouting for lockdown to protect the public's health is amusing.

PerfectHotChocolate · 22/10/2021 12:11

It’s not a few people. You have forgotten children count as people too. Most kids don't experience any symptoms or very mild ones, no worse than a little cold. Older kids are bing vaccinated, there is no issue.

SevenZebrasDancing · 22/10/2021 12:14

@PerfectHotChocolate

It’s not a few people. You have forgotten children count as people too. Most kids don't experience any symptoms or very mild ones, no worse than a little cold. Older kids are bing vaccinated, there is no issue.
I have an issue. Both my Dcs are too young to be vaccinated and the older one has chronic asthma and also have a suppressed immune system that he is under treatment. It's like playing Russian roulette for DS1 right now every time he goes to school. It scares me.

I'd quite like it if people considered children like him when they go out and about. I'd dearly love to be able to shrug things off. I'd be really grateful if others could consider that not everyone has things so easy.

PurpleDaisies · 22/10/2021 12:15

@PerfectHotChocolate

It’s not a few people. You have forgotten children count as people too. Most kids don't experience any symptoms or very mild ones, no worse than a little cold. Older kids are bing vaccinated, there is no issue.
Yes but if you’re aiming for herd immunity through vaccination, children count as part of the population.