Where I part company from Philip in this direction is the problem in democracy (everything has its problems; democracy's problems are (usually) far outweighed by its benefits): the danger of the… (View Post)

I'm pretty sure the message is: "We must be cautious and follow restrictions, avoid travelling where possible while still going in to work and get back to the office, and maintain maximum s… (View Post)

We’re talking about a period measured in months, for feck’s sake. Not years, or decades, with all possibilities taken away and never returning. The latter, incidentally, is literally what those kille… (View Post)

It seems like the lives of others are less important than spending a few months unable to party, for some. Ninety percent of other activities are possible, with a little caution, but a few months not… (View Post)

He invaded the country, landed successfully, took London, took Winchester, controlled more than half of England, and was proclaimed King of England. He was here for well over a year. Most people woul… (View Post)