As a well-over-60-year-old, I have no objection to the principle of being kept safe, but if this involves being confined to my own house for however many years I have left, then the miserable existence implied by the cure is worse than the disease. I would have no hesitation in breaking a time-unlimited lockdown even if it meant a fine every time I went out. As it is, I put my faith in social distancing and I'm fairly happy to adjust my lifestyle to incorporate that e.g. avoid public transport and go shopping onlyat quiet times. I'm sure that others of my age would feel the same.
It's reminiscent of the treatment of menatl health where "lock 'em up and throw away the key" was recognised in the second half of the 19th century as inhumane and replaced with medical treatment. Roll on vaccination.
Absolutely agree!
I’m 65 and don’t consider myself elderly and I’m fit and healthy with no known underlying problems, overweight by a couple of Kg since lockdown - must walk further! I work and have no intention of packing up so I’ll contribute to the economy and pay taxes towards the NHS for as long as I can. Why would anyone want to lock me up? That was rhetorical, so no need for rude answers!
Seriously, if under 65’s are at such lower risk, then I’m no threat to them and I’d gladly take my own chances with freedom, otherwise my life is as good as over! Don’t bother putting me on a ventilator if I get it, then I won’t be draining NHS resources, just as I’ve never drained them before, other than with childbirth. If I get it, just let me go, don’t make me recover so I can later die a slow death with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. What’s the point of existing in your front room until your 90?
Time to let the oldies out methinks!
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