That's a great post - a real hymn to life, and inspiring to read. There is a complication, though - risk-takers are taking risks not just for themselves but for everyone they encounter. How does… (View Post)

I think people are no longer sure what the rules are, which one could take as a sign of exhaustion. I was debating with a friend whether we were allowed to give each other a friendly hug, and we duti… (View Post)

You often say that, but largely I think it's different people. I know a range of people (of various political views) who favour extending lockdown, and generally they are consistent about wearin… (View Post)

Agreed. All the kids who I know are keen to be vaccinated - the reports of the impact of long Covid are seen as pretty scary, quite apart from the upside of being able to pursue a more normal life af… (View Post)

Actually I did the survey and thought the question was loaded the other way - EVERY life rather than the whole economy? People do die whatever you do, and conversely the economy doesn't collapse… (View Post)