Last night at about 8pm a bunch of stupid young people were having a party on the large grassy moor near to where I live. They seemed to think that it was alright to congregate, drink and stand around some kind of naked flame, taking photographs to prove just how irresponsibly they were behaving. In an area replete with students I am generally tolerant, but when they frightened the dog by letting off fire works I gave in to my inner Victor Meldrew and informed the police about anti-social behaviour. I have no idea whether any action was taken.
This morning I noticed that the area was littered with discarded beer bottles and cans. There was a large burnt area of grass where there had been a fire. I went back later with some sacks to clear up the mess only to find that someone had beaten me to it. If last night showed how stupid and selfish some people can be, this morning restored my faith that at least some people can act in a civilised way during a crisis.
The restrictions due to Covid-19 encroach on all of our lives but they haven't been put in place without good reason. It is about time that those who have been having so-called 'corona parties' - and those who are queuing and creating shortages at supermarkets - realise that their actions heighten the risk of spreading the virus and will lead to more serious illness and deaths. By the time everyone has had personal exposure to the virus - directly or through a loved one - it will be too late to do much about it.
This morning I noticed that the area was littered with discarded beer bottles and cans. There was a large burnt area of grass where there had been a fire. I went back later with some sacks to clear up the mess only to find that someone had beaten me to it. If last night showed how stupid and selfish some people can be, this morning restored my faith that at least some people can act in a civilised way during a crisis.
The restrictions due to Covid-19 encroach on all of our lives but they haven't been put in place without good reason. It is about time that those who have been having so-called 'corona parties' - and those who are queuing and creating shortages at supermarkets - realise that their actions heighten the risk of spreading the virus and will lead to more serious illness and deaths. By the time everyone has had personal exposure to the virus - directly or through a loved one - it will be too late to do much about it.
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