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Originally Posted by bowler
Why would the powers that be put lives at risk just to satisfy broadcasters, crazy
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Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon
money!
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Originally Posted by Inside Left
and greed
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Or, a more rounded view of HMG thinking might be this:
Pros of letting the PL resume
1. A sign of some normality returning therefore good for public morale
2. Something for people to watch therefore good for public morale
3. An early test of whether lockdown easing results in a CV spike (hopefully not)
4. An acknowledgement that contracts and money are important as they make the world go round and something should be done to assist the PL if that can be achieved without undue risk to public health (until hugs and kisses become the recognised currency of exchange, we all have to face the fact that most things boil down to money)
Cons of letting the PL resume
5. It may encourage lockdown breaking
6. Strain on NHS resources (not sure that argument actually holds much water now but it seems to have public recognition)
7. Danger of coming out too soon and 2nd spike being blamed on this and other easing measures
Who'd be a politician?