Here We Go Again...

Yet more confusion, backtracking, partial U-turning and knee-jerk reaction from the UK Non-Government® over Covid. The variants currently causing concern have been known about for some time and the routes of transmission from outside of these islands not dealt with in a timely fashion: echoing the laggardly response of the first surge last year. A week too late in a world that moves as fast as ours is simply not acceptable: we've had vehicle safety recalls happen more expeditiously than this - and that word reaction is the key term and the nub of the issue. This administration is just too reactive and lacking overview or deeper strategic thinking, simply content to continue trying to politick their way out of the hole without upsetting the applecart of their patronage.

This is a global issue obfuscated by First World politicians and businessmen. It's as plain as plain can be: we need more vaccination, not vacillation: and it needs to be applied across the world; equally, fairly and regardless of ability to pay - governments, big Pharma and the rich have the resources: what they lack is the will  to do the right thing. What they do need is a kick up the arse to put their hands in their pockets, or  just do what millions of ordinary people do on a regular and continuing basis: contribute their time and resources for free - it's called volunteering in the real world - and helps to keep that world afloat while those with untold resources sneer on from the sidelines at the hoi polloi. The club needs breaking up before it really is too late: besides, I'm sure they'd find a way to profit from any voluntary effort they made, somehow.