Relaxation of Restrictions, Part XII *Read OP For Mod Warnings*

On boards.

Tbh I'm so sick of restrictions, whatever that might entail( mask wearing etc), that I would agree it feels like lockdown everyday. It's pedantic to argue about dictionary definitions of lockdown. I find it amazing how restrictions are now the norm. It's very depressing IMO.

But everything you're advocating would lead to more deaths? Biden's vaccine rollout has saved hundreds of thousands of lives with the majority of deaths occurring in GOP strongholds who are too stubborn and stupid to get themselves vaccinated, is that something you blame Biden for? And as said, it paints yourself as the ultimate hypocrite.

Do you agree with the mask mandates and restrictions that they have been putting in place to save lives now?

Clearly, I'm not. I've said so repeatedly. The difference between you and I is my boundless optimism.

You are using a very narrow definition for a term that has come to be used (and not just in Ireland) for mass and/or severe restrictions on behaviour

In reality restrictions such as mask wearing, indoor behaviour and numbers, travel restrictions or mandatory prerequisites are all examples of different forms of this.

You may consider these minor limitations or inconveniences, but I dare say most people are sick of whole lot of them at this point.

I'd replace the word "boundless" with "blind".

Varadkar who has been wrong about every decision since September? I wouldn't get worried just yet

Yeah. Wrong. You're living a life under shítty restrictions. You're not living in lockdown. I'd hate to be back in a 2k, 5k or countywide lockdown.

When did they ever say they were doing away with the mixed messaging? The last I heard they won't even admit that messaging is mixed

So long as you abide by the limitations while you do so (unless you're only roaming outdoors in this country)

Just to be clear, most doctors don't test for COVID, if you want to get tested get yourself to a testing centre - the clue is in the name

So when the 2k/5k/county-wide rules were in place, we weren't in lockdown because you were free to roam (within a certain area)?

Are we in lockdown now, because we arent free to roam outside of this country (subject to vaccination or testing restrictions)?

Where do you draw the line?

Restrictions are a load of boll*x -

Apologies for the rant..but this scenario happened today:

A bunch of teenagers were booked into the cinema, ages ranging from 12-17- some vaccinated some are not.. mixed ages as a younger sibling is tagging along.

One of this group apparently was waiting on the results of a PCR test- ill make the assumption he is has no symptoms.. and he has been confirmed as negative of today, so is joining the group to the trip to the cinema.. he is vaccinated..

The 12 year old is not vaccinated. He can go.. the guy with the cert, but just got a test back today can go.. a 17 year old who has not had the vaccine cannot go..

We are all aware the rules make no sense in a mixed scenario like this... but how the can people agree that we can all roam free.. when a teenager cant even go to the cinema with his mates, or macdonalds afterwards.. without the vaccine.. and before anyone starts.. the 17 year old IMO would only be getting this to go to MacDonalds.. and since more recently the cinema....

Just because the restrictions may not effect some people, (cos their lives consist of walks and going the shops- no offence). for others it is very very damaging even for such as simple as teenage friendships.. the next time there is a trip to the cinema , the unvaccinated 17 year old wont get invited- that is devastating for a 17 year old - possibly along with that, the parents of others in the group will probably know now the vax status and make judgements on the child and their parents.. cos lets be real.. that will happen...

Why is the 17 year old not vaccinated?

None of my business to be honest. nor yours really.. I dont ask other parents about their health decisions for their children.