Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
So boldness to drive and rescue the economy is more important than the effects of a virus which, while it is less deadly than previous variants, still results in lots taking time off work and jobs not being done, whereas a more measured approach should result in less people off work and less people being ill.
But its not just about rescuing the economy its about giving people back their freedoms, about people not being locked down unnecessarily, about mental health of millions of people on the understanding, largely vindicated, that this variant was far less deadly than previous ones.
Many people in positions to do so (not least the unions and leaders of the NHS) have constantly tried to up the risk factor, to make the government react, to lockdown, to prevent, to restrict. The government finally got it balls back and did what is best for the majority, and the figures would appear to support the actions.
If you think that tens of millions of people should be restricted (Oops sorry me Drakeford) Protected for the fewer numbers at risk, even when the numbers show that the vast majority of those having a serious life threatening reaction to the disease have not bothered to get vaccinated, then there is no point in continuing the conversation. You are determined to argue that lockdown is good and freedom is bad. So be it.