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Evening - I have got half an hour before I go offline, so I will try to deal with a couple of points you raise: I will try to deal with the other points you raise tomorrow if/when I get some time at work.
Okay ,so about my ideas, which you say are noble (thanks), but logistically nightmarish. Well, first of all, I am still left of centre politically when it comes to the state getting stuck in during emergencies (which this is for risk groups). For me, this is one of its principal raison d'etre(s). I think, although hard, it could be done - certainly in the Public Sector through tripartite social dialogue (Point 3 regarding employees). Distribution of Vitamin D, zinc, etc could be done through chemists or family doctors. Ensuring times for pensioners in food shops doesn't seem outlandishly difficult. All of these ideas are certainly far less ruinous to the economy than the kind of mass restrictions we have been enduring - that is for sure.
Regarding experts, yes, I see your point. I think you are correct when you say that a breakdown in trust leads to a breakdown in civilisation. However, a breakdown in trust - not blind trust.
For example, when you board a plane you are confident because the airline has an excellent safety record. If you were going to board a plane - let's say - in a third world country, and it didn't look in such great condition, you might think twice. I can make the same argument about water from the tap. In fact, here is a story from my life. I complained about the water quality where I live about 10 years ago. At first, I was waved away (my complaint wasn't treated seriously and they denied there was an issue); however, after I had a sample tested at a laboratory, the company (komunāla saimniecība) admitted I was correct, and told me they were going to fix the problem. We have clean water now in the town. I am not claiming it was due to my complaint - I am sure they were going to deal with it anyway; however, the thing is this: I didn't just trust them.
I have the same attitude about these vaccines, but I think it is best if I deal with that tomorrow if/when I have more time to spend on Ciba.
Okay ,so about my ideas, which you say are noble (thanks), but logistically nightmarish. Well, first of all, I am still left of centre politically when it comes to the state getting stuck in during emergencies (which this is for risk groups). For me, this is one of its principal raison d'etre(s). I think, although hard, it could be done - certainly in the Public Sector through tripartite social dialogue (Point 3 regarding employees). Distribution of Vitamin D, zinc, etc could be done through chemists or family doctors. Ensuring times for pensioners in food shops doesn't seem outlandishly difficult. All of these ideas are certainly far less ruinous to the economy than the kind of mass restrictions we have been enduring - that is for sure.
Regarding experts, yes, I see your point. I think you are correct when you say that a breakdown in trust leads to a breakdown in civilisation. However, a breakdown in trust - not blind trust.
For example, when you board a plane you are confident because the airline has an excellent safety record. If you were going to board a plane - let's say - in a third world country, and it didn't look in such great condition, you might think twice. I can make the same argument about water from the tap. In fact, here is a story from my life. I complained about the water quality where I live about 10 years ago. At first, I was waved away (my complaint wasn't treated seriously and they denied there was an issue); however, after I had a sample tested at a laboratory, the company (komunāla saimniecība) admitted I was correct, and told me they were going to fix the problem. We have clean water now in the town. I am not claiming it was due to my complaint - I am sure they were going to deal with it anyway; however, the thing is this: I didn't just trust them.
I have the same attitude about these vaccines, but I think it is best if I deal with that tomorrow if/when I have more time to spend on Ciba.
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