(5 June 2020) Finally got my new glasses today. I have been without a lens for three months and had a couple of years of imperfect vision. Seeing the world with crystal clarity is a grim experience.
The global epidemic gives an interesting contrast in the way governments operate. Ours, who have been in control for the last ten years and twenty-seven of the last forty, do not seem to be very good.
All governments have to make decisions on structures, systems, taxation and regulation, amongst other things. Ours barely appear competent in doing these even adequately. At the heart of it is the way the elite live in their own bubble and see the world differently to us- leading to the wrong solutions. If this is the Anglo-Saxon model then I despair.
This week’s cause is to join the Ban Disposable Barbecues Campaign.
People rightly complain that fools take them into the countryside and set the area ablaze by accident. I question why people need to cook something if having a nice day out- they can just make their own sandwiches or prepare delicious tasty salads. Even with kwin-oh-hah if desired.
I even see people using them in the local park- where they are specifically proscribed
However, the EVEN MORE shocking thing is that they do not work well at cooking food- not enough heat is generated for long enough. So, you set fire to the wild and give yourself food poisoning.
Is that a good day out? Chicken Theory in action- people pretending to be cavewomen- “being in touch with nature etc”.
Finally, it is disposed of – more litter. Waste and resources thrown away.
This has to go onto my list of Things to Ban.
The nice people at change.org have a petition on this- do sign it.
Finally, a picture of the new tracing system overlooking us, taken recently while walking the dog.
