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Boris johnson

So mr johnson is addressing the nation tonight in a 8pm speech about schools etc well in my eyes he lifted lockdown 2 early and once again hes puts us in lockdown 2 late half time he doesn't know what hes doing what a 🤡 even if was gonna keep schools open I'm sorry but I ain't sending mine back I will homeschool them
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I think we need another national lockdown because people just ignore the rules as they don’t wear face coverings in shops and ignore social distancing.
I also disagree with this idea that people are ignoring the rules there is little evidence to support this wild assumption.
Having said all that there is already a thread on here about this
https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/75810/borris-johnson-to-hold-televised-coronavirus-update-at-8pm-tonight#latest
The problem is whilst children might not suffer from a severe illness, the fact is they mix with other households which means they can spread it to more vulnerable people who can die from Covid.
I am really disappointed with your comments because I am not making ” wild assumptions”I have actually witnessed lots of people ignoring the rules throughout the pandemic in several different situations.
People also have the right to start their own thread even if there is a similar one.
I am shielding again so I will protect myself because I don’t have the luxury of living in a area where people follow the rules.
I agree with your comments and I am in the shielding group so I don’t let anyone come into my home.
I have had to protect myself because of the large number of people who I have witnessed ignoring the rules in shops, at the hospital, in the pharmacy, petrol stations, in the park etc.
I wonder why flights in and out the country are still ongoing ?...Surely flights should be halted until we are over the worst of this virus .
I even saw an advert on TV for flights to Spain in April ...." Only £19.99 if you book within the next week " ...oh dear 🤔🙄😣
I have also commented on what I have actually seen since the pandemic began.
I have seen huge groups of different households mixing in the park with no social distancing.
I have seen lots of patients wearing their masks under their chin or nose or not at all. I have spoken to hospital staff who are frightened because of the lack of compliance with the wearing of face coverings.
All of the above is what I have experienced and not read in a newspaper.
Unless they are behind a screen/barrier and then they don't need to wear one. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
It’s no longer an issue for me because I refuse to go to these shops where customers just walk in without a face covering, don’t social distance and then laugh at me because I am scared😞
It took a lot for me to join this online community and I have always been open when making posts.
I appreciate that Covid 19 is an emotive subject but many people are extremely worried.
I think it’s time I stopped posting on Scope because it is becoming a place for people to argue and upset others.😞
The last thing I need is to get upset especially at the moment.
I have commented on what I have seen. If you don’t believe me, it’s your choice.
I do however refuse to apologise for trying to be positive about a bad situation.
I'm sorry you feel unable to post further, you might be one of a growing number.
I wish you well.
@poppy123456
I am not a liar and I am commenting on what I have seen. I am not bothered if you don’t believe me but it is really bad that my posts are in doubt.
I could name all the places where I have seen people breaking the rules but it’s not worth the effort.
However, I do disagree with the way in which both of you comment about other posts.
I have always posted things which I have witnessed or experienced. I don’t make things up and lie.
I didn’t join to be called a liar.
I don’t know what your motivation is for responding to people in this way. I have noticed your responses to other people’s posts as well as my ones.
I just hope Scope doesn’t lose other members😞
Believe me this place is all peace and light compared to many forums out there !
Like all forums members come and go some are missed some aren't.
I've had my say and will leave it at that. And again i will say i wish you well because I genuinely do.
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