There are two sides to this coin.
The hoi poloi who are expected to interpret the guidelines to satisfy the Government mandarins and those people who interpret the guidelines on behalf of the Government mandarins.
Take for instance the man who was censured for ignoring social distancing by moving his chair next to his Mum to comfort her at his Dad's funeral.
Take also my experience. When my wife was in hospital earlier this year. (not covid related), I received a telephone call to say she had taken a turn for the worse, was very confused and was close to death.
When I said I was on my way to the hospital to see her I was told in no uncertain terms the hospital was on lockdown and I wouldn't be admitted.
An hour later I received another phone call telling me she had died and I could go and see her, 'to say my goodbyes'. I have never been so angry and I wish nothing but ill will to those moronic jobsworths who denied me the chance to say goodbye to my wife while she was still alive.
There are similar stories reported daily over these ridiculous restrictions.
Now is it any wonder the Hoi poloi are cocking a snoot to the powers that be about this damned virus. I will lead my life the way I want and will not be told by these mandarins, to what, how when and why.
I have the ability to use common sense and keep myself safe; I don't need Bumbling Boris telling me what I should do.
Rant over!
