Posted on 08/05/2020 19:34
How pathetic can one get? There have been many cases of Premier League players breaking the social distancing rules but the excuse given by Kyle Walker talks biscuit. All the money and privileges that they get and he expect the man in the street to have sympathy for him.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587293
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Posted on 09/05/2020 08:36
I agree, but it is not just footballers and, in my experience, not even just the younger generation. I have seen a number of incidents of intelligent people, many in my generation, who, given what they perceive as acceptable or extenuating circumstances, have assumed that some kind of special rule applies to them and they can break the lock-down.
My view is that the government was too relaxed about the lock-down restrictions and way too vague about what was acceptable and what wasn't; furthermore, the sanctions were, and are, insufficiently stringent. For too many, the message just did not get across.
We needed strict, clear rules using a risk based approach!
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Posted on 09/05/2020 08:36 by GraydjamesI agree, but it is not just footballers and, in my experience, not even just the younger generation. I have seen a number of incidents of intelligent people, many in my generation, who, given what they perceive as acceptable or extenuating circumstances, have assumed that some kind of special rule applies to them and they can break the lock-down.
My view is that the government was too relaxed about the lock-down restrictions and way too vague about what was acceptable and what wasn't; furthermore, the sanctions were, and are, insufficiently stringent. For too many, the message just did not get across.
We needed strict, clear rules using a risk based approach!
Posted on 09/05/2020 11:21
As you say, intelligent people who have decided the risks for themselves and have acted accordingly. Just because you disagree does not make them wrong. I often go for a ride on my motorbike in the local area just for pleasure and am no risk to others in fact in wearing a helmet I am more isolated than when driving in my car. Before anyone says I am at risk of having a accident and stretching the NHS you could apply that logic to anything so safer to stay in bed. As for not being stringent enough with the rules your having a laugh this is not russia
Posted on 09/05/2020 14:19
I read the sports pages of three ( 3 ) national dailies this morning and I am now most assuredly, convinced that Sports players and writers in general are reasonable folks, but some of them should be Sectioned swiftly for the safety of the General Public !!
Posted on 09/05/2020 11:21 by rutlandwarriorAs you say, intelligent people who have decided the risks for themselves and have acted accordingly. Just because you disagree does not make them wrong. I often go for a ride on my motorbike in the local area just for pleasure and am no risk to others in fact in wearing a helmet I am more isolated than when driving in my car. Before anyone says I am at risk of having a accident and stretching the NHS you could apply that logic to anything so safer to stay in bed. As for not being stringent enough with the rules your having a laugh this is not russia
Posted on 09/05/2020 16:53
Sorry, but I have to disagree. In that case why don't we all jump in our cars and go out for a spin every now and then? How are you "more isolated"? I don't think motorcycling comes under the heading of exercise or in the case you describe "essential travel". Good job you're not heading over Fisherman's way! 
Posted on 08/05/2020 21:28 by nelliethehookerThey just don't get it do they? They think that they are little God's and can get away with anything.
Posted on 09/05/2020 16:53 by moulesySorry, but I have to disagree. In that case why don't we all jump in our cars and go out for a spin every now and then? How are you "more isolated"? I don't think motorcycling comes under the heading of exercise or in the case you describe "essential travel". Good job you're not heading over Fisherman's way!
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