| Comment | Imagine this might get me voted down, but the general response from the hospitality trade in interviews or talking head slots on the news past two weeks has been shocking.
Some interviewed have been quite realistic and understanding of the need for these ongoing (and new) restrictions, but the vast majority of pub/bar owners that have been on the telly or radio have come across terribly. Borderline psychopathic in some cases.
We're in the middle of a global pandemic. A highly infectious, life-altering disease is sweeping across the world, a once in a 100 year event that has already killed a million people globally. I feel like screaming whenever I hear some pub owners whinge about shutting two hours earlier than normal.
Yes, there are implications from this for how businesses can continue to cope, and how staff can be supported. This is something that needs to be challenged by on its own rights. By all means, make the case to the Scottish Govt & UK govt for better financial support (I have total agreement this is needed). But this constant challenging of the very *idea* of safety measures... get a grip. |
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