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[blackemerald1]

This is out of control and will continue that path IMHO, until it has run its course and a real treatment is available.

@lostforgottensoul I'm fairly sure @anthony was referring to the virus. Not people??

I've no idea why people are throwing parties where you are. They are not doing it here in Australia as far as I know. But it is a big place and maybe there are people who are having a party in defiance of both governments rules/laws. We will see what happens when this comes to the notice of authorities if they are because there are some mighty big fines available to law enforcement.

And I'm fairly sure I could avail myself of most types of illicit drugs within minutes of my home too. That doesn't seem to be dictating the average persons behaviour right now as far as I can see.

Like I said, don't lose your own cool. :)

 

[anthony]

That I was. Virus is out of control already. There is no putting it back. Treatment is pretty much the only viable way out of this IMO at this time. Obviously things change constantly.

 

[Sideways]

I think some people are going to have get-togethers ("parties", whatever). People will find their own ways to cope with the overwhelming stress.

If you've lost your job at a moment's notice, you have no prospects of getting a new one any time soon, you've spent the last 2 days trying to register for welfare (or worse yet, having to stand outside in the heart-wrenching queues), wondering how you're paying for food and rent next week, and you're worried about keeping your entire family safe somehow from an invisible enemy...? Yeah, some people simply aren't going to be able to face that alone.

Getting people to understand the urgency of the situation is tough. The slow uptake on that message in some corners of the community can get maddening, because it's risking lives. But we still need to exercise some compassion, I think. Some people, with the situations they're in, are going to resort to seeking human company. We all have our frailties.

 

[Ronin]

LFS, I wouldn't get too worried about drug users either.

Given I keep watching those in my city and about four neighboring ones? The regular junkie are psyched up about the virus too.

Now even more.
Because their dope ain't circulating well either. Neither are meds. Or pills they like with the dope. And they can't go to the doctors they pestered usually, or new ones that don't know they faces yet either, all the movement issues. Bummer.

And they're trying to have a good time, not golden out.

So you, non user? Don't need to worry about users. They have enough of their worries.

 

[blackemerald1]

I think some people are going to have get-togethers

^I was referring to LFS saying that people were losing their sh*t.

Yes - most people are frail, fragile and have their breaking point.

But honestly? If you have no dosh, no job, a family to feed & care for? Is having a party how you'd expect people to behave in those circumstances? Come On!? I don't understand your thinking there?

I've got compassion. Heaps of it. I've got children who are looking right down the barrel of unemployment right now. They're not throwing parties. They're beefing up their resumes & yeah looking at their budgets, protecting their children & registering for welfare. It's hitting me right in the heart too. I'm not immune either. But, obeying a simple rule like keeping your distance from other people? Too easy. If it's a case of life & death, for me? I can do that.

In this incredibly connected age, we can isolate, quarantine etc., like no other time in history & still stay in touch in a heap of ways.

I've not got compassion for idiots who deliberately infect each other (at parties like lost @lostforgottensoul described), and then head on home with reckless disregard to everyone else. Including those families they're supposed to be protecting and providing for.

I've got compassion for the homeless, the elderly, the people who are already fighting for their lives in one way or another. I've got no compassion for selfish pricks who have no idea who they might kill when they spread around their virus and apparently are so busy feeling sorry for themselves they've got to throw a party???? :cautious:

Sorry @Sideways - I don't understand that level of compassion. Saving mine for those who can face adversity & still be sensible.

 

[siniang]

From the social medias. Made me chuckle.

“For whoever started playing Jumanji at the beginning of 2020, please finish it quickly”

:roflmao: :hilarious:

(It’s a meme that’s going around. Not sure how to properly reference it)

 

[Ronin]

On another hand...

Not saying all, but considered *some* of them may be worse off than resume makers?

Resume makers see a future.
Prepare for it.
Think realistically.
Orient in the now & needs.
Trust normal institutions work and will work, hence applying for jobs & job process too.

People needing gatherings?
May be people lost, trying to party (for tomorrow we die, so the last beer and last good time, even with strangers) and trying to get support as they have no idea what awaits.

Keep in mind crisis behavior may seem something else and root cause is the same, or worse, panic, anxiety, depression.

Just because they laugh doesn't mean all is well.

 

[Justmehere]

My vet emailed me back in the middle of the night on what to do about my service dog if I get hospitalized for covid-19 and how we could transfer her to a friend in the safest way possible... which basically is a cluster of a situation. Dogs can have the virus on fur, collar, etc. I would have to basically tie her to a tree. Then walk away. Then the other person would have to be in the most protective gear they have on hand - mask, a set of clothing they take off after they do this process, gloves... and then they have to bathe my dog off, wherever I have tied her up, and then when she is bathed, then they can take off the protective gear and take care of her. Thing is, if I am this stick to need hospital care... I don't think I'd be able to even do this... I don't know. Maybe I'd have enough breath to drive her to a friend, tie her up, then they spray her down and take care of her...

If she was left in my home, that's an even worse situation. They would be at even higher risk entering the home if I am getting sick enough from covid 19 to need hospital help.

I wish we had more tests here to know for sure if I am sick from 19 or not.

 

[blackemerald1]

and trying to get support as they have no idea what awaits.

Not saying all, but considered *some* of them may be worse off than resume makers?

I absolutely agree.

However, if you want to play roulette with your own life. Go right ahead.
Just don't play it with other people's lives. That's all I'm saying.

There are many degrees away from a party that are safer. :)

 

[jaccat]

Just sent my first weekly check in e-mail to my T. Can’t do phone therapy or Skype/Face-time etc because I freeze up. She pretty much ordered me to stay in touch. This situation sucks, but we’re making do the best we can.

I’m getting pretty fed up at the people who think 2 scratch cards and a can of Red Bull is essential shopping. It’s people in my position they're putting at risk.

My community also suspects that the holidaymakers are still coming, only now they’re driving down overnight. Based upon the amount of traffic I saw at 6am on my way into work it’s probably true. Don’t know what they think they’re going to do when they get here, now we’re all on lockdown.

 

[siniang]

@Sideways :)

WHO Changes 'Social Distancing' to 'Physical Distancing' - Nerdist

 

[RVA21]

I don't usually say this but, I wish people would follow the rules. It's extremely ignorant, selfish and heartless not to. People are dying.

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