Why is everyone so happy being locked up? [I Seek Freedom]

Everyones worried about a virus that's had 9 months to kill us all and hasn't managed to kill even a fraction of 1% of us. Now you're worried about the return of the mutant ronas that will definitely kill all humanity this time.

You're fine not seeing your family and friends. You're fine waiting outside stores in pointless distanced lines. You're fine wrapping a muzzle round your face. You're all fine with the idea of receiving a coerced, rushed vaccine for a cold virus. You're fine never doing anything anymore.

Isn't anyone in the least bit skeptical? Wasn't it just "3 weeks to flatten the curve" in March? It's 1 day before NYE now.

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Pinkstarburst

What makes you think everyone is happy about it? I miss my parents to the point of tears but they are older and immune compromised. We see each other from a distance or FaceTime but it kills me not to hug them. I don’t consider it a lock down...I’m cautious so as not to possibly harm someone whose health cannot handle a virus. Just like I would for a cold or flu.

snowbelt · 61-69, M

@Pinkstarburst You are demonstrating your love for your parents. True love is often difficult. Bless you and them.

Pinkstarburst

@snowbelt Thank you.

similarexperience

@Pinkstarburst well sure, if you got a cold or flu or some sickness then yeah stay away from people. standard. But if you are avoiding people just cos the government says so and you never see them again.....that's on you, it was your choice. All life bares some inherent risk...but we weigh it sensibly (hopefully) and that never used to stop us seeing our loved ones. Life isn't worth living if we hide away forever.

Pinkstarburst

@similarexperience In this we can agree to disagree. I’m not locked away or fearful by any means but I will not begrudge those who are. We all have a choice and our reasons.

similarexperience

@Pinkstarburst I'm all for choice in this; if people wish to remain in isolation that is up to them. My complaint is how the government forces it on all of us. All the lost jokes, conversations, hugs, kisses, meals together....joy has been largely made illegal in Covidia.

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Nomoretomorrow · 46-50, M

@Pinkstarburst Horrible isn't it? My Dad is 74 and has type 2 diabetes. His condition deteriorated severely over the last few months but I haven't been able to travel up to the Midlands to see him and Mum. Depending on how long all this lasts its very likely I may never get to see him again. Yet I refrain from making the journey as I know there is a real chance I could take Covid to them and kill both (Mums also 74 though fit as a fiddle) especially as I live in a UK covid hot-spot. It's fking heartbreaking but I have no other choice.

snowbelt · 61-69, M

@Nomoretomorrow Keep up the good fight. Hopefully you can see both of them, safe, this summer.

Nomoretomorrow · 46-50, M

@snowbelt thank you. I hope I can.

Pinkstarburst

@Nomoretomorrow My prayers are with you and your parents for a reunion soon.

My dad is 83 and has emphysema. My mother is 74 and has Type 1 diabetes. It just isn’t worth the risk to spend much physical time with them. We did gather for Christmas but chose a sunny day, distanced around a bonfire. But no hugs ☹️

Nomoretomorrow · 46-50, M

@Pinkstarburst Greatly appreciated. My deepest and sincerest wishes are with you and your family too. Hopefully we'll all come through this to the other side of this and see our loved ones again in happier times.