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Old 15th Jul 2021, 00:39
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Originally Posted by WingNut60
I guess that most people can see that while wearing masks is massively unpopular and unpleasant, it's a burden that you just have to bear.
This will annoy the libertarians amongst us, but I solidly support mandatory masks at least indoors until vaccination levels are high enough.

A slight inconvenience but nothing compared to the inconvenience of lockdowns, even half baked ones like Sydney.

Every traveller in an Australian airport or aircraft this year has had to wear a mask the whole time but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for domestic travel at all. Make it mandatory across the board and people will just get on with life.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 00:40
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Originally Posted by SHVC
.................. whats changed with the ppl?
Underlying supercilious egotism as scattered liberally through the above 5000 posts and every press conference that Beryl has ever made.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 01:52
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Can’t Gladys just do it properly, and lock the place down? A painter going from Sydney to the regions to paint a house is NOT essential and not a lockdown. It however, does cause spread.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 02:08
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Originally Posted by dr dre
This will annoy the libertarians amongst us, but I solidly support mandatory masks at least indoors until vaccination levels are high enough.

A slight inconvenience but nothing compared to the inconvenience of lockdowns, even half baked ones like Sydney.

Every traveller in an Australian airport or aircraft this year has had to wear a mask the whole time but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for domestic travel at all. Make it mandatory across the board and people will just get on with life.
A purist Libertarian would support mask mandates. The Libertarian ideology is basically to be able to do what you want if it doesn't affect others. I'm no Libertarian but it always annoys me that Libertarianism gets confused with anarchism.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:04
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Originally Posted by blubak
1 big difference between us & nsw is that here in vic the % of people that comply is very high,i guess thats due to what we went through last year.
Honestly, the last little Lock down Melbourne had I observed the complete opposite. Most people were Just going about their normal life irrespective of any restrictions. I Was even surprised to see many of the crew that were devout followers of the restrictions last time, not really care anymore. However, there was certainly an element of common sense being applied. E.g. wear a mask around people, don't go visit granny if sick, isolate after a test etc. I couldn't care less if my neighbour has his son over for dinner that lives 5.5km away. But don't have a massive party FFS. Can't we all apply a bit of common sense and get on with life?
On another note, great to see most of the crew rolling their sleeves up and getting the big V. Only met one girl that didn't want it (Incase she lost her medical and couldn't get a payout from her insurance etc). Honestly didn't know what to tell her.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:11
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The main issue in NSW is the low testing rates.
went to a Covid test in a ‘red zone’ today and there was no queue, only two other cars on site.

I think the actual rate of Covid in the community is much higher than the daily numbers would suggest.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:20
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Originally Posted by Ladloy
A purist Libertarian would support mask mandates. The Libertarian ideology is basically to be able to do what you want if it doesn't affect others. I'm no Libertarian but it always annoys me that Libertarianism gets confused with anarchism.
EVERYONE hates wearing masks. That's not the problem.

The problem is with those who are opposed to being TOLD to wear masks.
And many of those are opposed to just about everything.
And that is definitely a form of anarchy.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:36
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Originally Posted by Tucknroll
The main issue in NSW is the low testing rates.
went to a Covid test in a ‘red zone’ today and there was no queue, only two other cars on site.

I think the actual rate of Covid in the community is much higher than the daily numbers would suggest.
If everyone is locked in their homes, the testing rate means didly!!
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:55
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Originally Posted by cLeArIcE
Honestly, the last little Lock down Melbourne had I observed the complete opposite. Most people were Just going about their normal life irrespective of any restrictions. I Was even surprised to see many of the crew that were devout followers of the restrictions last time, not really care anymore. However, there was certainly an element of common sense being applied. E.g. wear a mask around people, don't go visit granny if sick, isolate after a test etc. I couldn't care less if my neighbour has his son over for dinner that lives 5.5km away. But don't have a massive party FFS. Can't we all apply a bit of common sense and get on with life?
On another note, great to see most of the crew rolling their sleeves up and getting the big V. Only met one girl that didn't want it (Incase she lost her medical and couldn't get a payout from her insurance etc). Honestly didn't know what to tell her.
Common sense is the real hurdle here particularly for those in the community who dont believe any of this is real or the rules dont apply to them.
Like you say,how hard is it to put a mask on if required to do so or stay away from those you love if you dont feel well.
I worked in the airline industry for 40 + years & know full well the fears of my x workmates still there.
The situation the country finds itself in yet again can be attributed to the selfish people in our world i.e 3 X furniture removalists.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:56
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Reports here in the West that Victoria will lock down at midnight.


Are the going to jail these removal people? Seems like they have caused a big mess.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 03:59
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Originally Posted by SOPS
Reports here in the West that Victoria will lock down at midnight.
Guardian has just reported the same.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 04:12
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Originally Posted by SOPS
Are the going to jail these removal people?
It’s Australia. Of course not.

A small $$ fine that they will never pay should suffice.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 04:32
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Originally Posted by SOPS
Reports here in the West that Victoria will lock down at midnight.


Are the going to jail these removal people? Seems like they have caused a big mess.

if they are white boomers, no chance. Anyone else, I guess it’s possible.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 05:04
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SA closing to VIC and not reopening to SE QLD.

Should change this thread to "All borders to close"
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 05:13
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Originally Posted by Tucknroll
The main issue in NSW is the low testing rates.
went to a Covid test in a ‘red zone’ today and there was no queue, only two other cars on site.

I think the actual rate of Covid in the community is much higher than the daily numbers would suggest.
Low testing rate? Over 58,000 in 24 hours equals low (713 tests per 100,000)? If you want low look at Tasmania where the premier declared 1,500 tests in one day was "very high" (277 tests per 100,000).

Not saying your second statement is wrong though.




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Old 15th Jul 2021, 06:32
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Victorian media conference at 4.45 think we all know what is coming

5 day state wide Victorian lockdown announced by Chairman Dan. Confirmed.

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Old 15th Jul 2021, 06:54
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Originally Posted by Icarus2001
This is very true, hate to say I told you so.

Like I said this madness needs to stop.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 07:07
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Originally Posted by ScepticalOptomist
If everyone is locked in their homes, the testing rate means didly!!
Who is locked in their homes? I met a florist two days ago who thought they were an essential worker.
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 07:10
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Originally Posted by Tucknroll
Who is locked in their homes? I met a florist two days ago who thought they were an essential worker.
I think funerals are still allowed,….
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Old 15th Jul 2021, 07:43
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Originally Posted by Foxxster
I think funerals are still allowed,….
why were you out? Why were you meeting new people?

that’s the thing. Everyone thinks they’re essential at any time. The dudes cutting trees down around my burn think they’re essential too.

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