Adrian its an interesting point. Stupid comments on the internet are all too common and a degree of perspective is needed, which in no way makes it acceptableBut there are some more fundamental things at play here. Firstly, social media has created echo chambers where views are entrenched and the other side demonised. The pro lobbyists were first into the trenches but others are following. If you are not actually talking to each other than no compromise is possible, as we see in the responses on here. Particularly the defenders of the scheme with their all or nothing approach.Then we have COVID, which is a mental health disaster for most. Whether you are a business struggling on the edge, a parent juggling pressures on children and childcare with WFH, or someone feeling alone or isolated. Its hard and leads to strong reactions.Crucially, and related to this, is the sense of powerlessnes. We have a scheme that is imposed from afar, no consultation, many aspects with no rationale, which is having a major impact on the life of many. Objections are trivialised and dismissed by the vocal few, but the bottom line is people want to feel listened to and have some say. Curran is the absolute antithesis of that.
Paul Green ● 2176d