People have suggested that the correct way of doing things would be to have had debate and questions in parliament, publication of the 50 page document, and then Johnson to do the speech this evening. That would have seemed better to me. Regarding people's reactions, I think part of the problem is that the speech had been built up as the big answer to everyone's questions and it didn't. Also agree with Chidog, acting as normal is easy to understand, lockdown is easy to understand, places in between the two are more complicated but it is an area which you are going to have to venture into at some point.
Indeed.
The problems though are apparent contradictions in :-
- People who cannot work from home should return to the workplace - but avoid public transport
- People should try to stay at home as much as possible
If Public Transport is your only mode of transport, which takes precedence ?
Additionally, by all accounts even a fully up and running Public Transport system will only have circa 10% of its usual capacity. In an area like Greater London (the countries economic power house) commuting is overwhelmingly by Public Transport. This implies some kind of rationing will have to be implemented but on what basis ? Economic importance of your activity ? First come, first served ?
Walking and bicycle use are all very well, but not practical for a lot of people.
Chris (It,its)
Between Newbury and Basingstoke
"When they are giving you their all, some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy banging your heart against some mad buggers wall"