On 04/05/2020 16:22:22, charles wrote:
In article ,
Andrew wrote:
On 03/05/2020 17:21, charles wrote:
In article , Fredxx wrote:
On 03/05/2020 15:24:33, charles wrote:
In article , Fredxx
wrote:
On 03/05/2020 14:21:36, Roger Hayter wrote:
Fredxx wrote:

On 03/05/2020 06:54:06, harry wrote:

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The Tory government has realised that the "herd immunity" route
would
kill off Tory voters. That had passed my mind. Perhaps we can see
why Labour are keeping quiet about the government's policies.

Now if we obtained herd immunity by allowing the young and fit to
mingle the Tories might have a more certain future.

But their voters would then be enraged (according the Daily Mail
the only emotion their readers commonly feel) by age discriminatory
house arrest.

Now they are a greater number than ever as a proportion on the
population they will have more say. Perhaps their state pensions
should be cut to 80% too.

I wouldn't call it house arrest, just an option to avoid mingling and
consequential death.

but it's not an option.

Currently not an option for anyone because of the NHS and the numbers
they can cope with. As the lock-down becomes less draconian, it
will/should become a matter of choice.

Others have the option of going out for exercise or getting essential
supplies. We don't.


Why not ?.

Why not ?


because tbe over 70s have been specifically been banned from doing so. And
this was a week before the general lockdown.

There is no statute making such a ban. You're talking nonsense. Any age
related lockdown has always been optional.

It would be utterly selfish if geriatrics make it difficult for the
younger generation to get out and enjoy life. They already pay taxes for
geriatrics' keep and there is no point in making them pay longer for
this lockdown than necessary.

I would have thought any bright minded individual would welcome and
endorse herd immunity and to occur as quickly as possible. One way is to
allow the younger generation out and to mingle.

I am certain that any future lock down statute will not have age related
restrictions. But at the same time there may be public announcements on
recommendation for the 'vulnerable'.