Hedgecutter Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) Lunacy at my local chemist where they've just refused service to three folk who don't have masks on them. To rub salt in the wound, the wifie in the prescription section took her's down to speak to someone more clearly. Very much "do as I say, not as I do". I'll stock up on the non-over the counter products at the supermarket instead. Do they even have the right to do this? Granted they deal with prescriptions from the NHS, but I'm not convinced they're actually an NHS site, despite sticking logos over the shop. Even if they do, f*** em. Edited October 3, 2022 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Hedgecutter said: Lunacy at my local chemist where they've just refused service to three folk who don't have masks on them. To rub salt in the wound, the wifie in the prescription section took her's down to speak to someone more clearly. Very much "do as I say, not as I do". I'll stock up on the non-over the counter products at the supermarket instead. Do they even have the right to do this? Granted they deal with prescriptions from the NHS, but I'm not convinced they're actually an NHS site, despite sticking logos over the shop. Even if they do, f*** em. Very strange indeed. Can’t say I’ve come across anything like that. My local chemist is completely mask free. Staff and customers apart from the odd fanatic but that’s there choice. However, to refuse service. Surely that’s illegal!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: Very strange indeed. Can’t say I’ve come across anything like that. My local chemist is completely mask free. Staff and customers apart from the odd fanatic but that’s there choice. However, to refuse service. Surely that’s illegal!! Places can refuse service to anyone they want and they don't have to give a reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, bobbykdy said: Places can refuse service to anyone they want and they don't have to give a reason. This is true, but what they can't do is make a reason up and/or make the reason one that is discriminatory. It's why retail staff etc were generally advised not to challenge people not wearing masks. Masks now, of course, are not mandatory so it's not discriminatory to refuse someone service for not wearing one anymore so than it would be to refuse service to anyone not wearing a polo shirt. It is, however, stupid from a business POV as customers can (and will) just go elsewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 29 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: Very strange indeed. Can’t say I’ve come across anything like that. My local chemist is completely mask free. Staff and customers apart from the odd fanatic but that’s there choice. However, to refuse service. Surely that’s illegal!! Same with my local chemist. My local dental practice however still asks people to wear them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effeffsee_the2nd Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Lyle Lanley said: Same with my local chemist. My local dental practice however still asks people to wear them. in august i just told the dentist i was exempt when masks were everywhere and the recptionist just shrugged her shoulders and said ok 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, effeffsee_the2nd said: in august i just told the dentist i was exempt when masks were everywhere and the recptionist just shrugged her shoulders and said ok Yep- same with me. Now not a problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingswellsRed Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 6 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: Lunacy at my local chemist where they've just refused service to three folk who don't have masks on them. To rub salt in the wound, the wifie in the prescription section took her's down to speak to someone more clearly. Very much "do as I say, not as I do". I'll stock up on the non-over the counter products at the supermarket instead. Do they even have the right to do this? Granted they deal with prescriptions from the NHS, but I'm not convinced they're actually an NHS site, despite sticking logos over the shop. Even if they do, f*** em. What was the reaction form the customers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, KingswellsRed said: What was the reaction form the customers? "Well f*** you then", although not exactly in those words. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 13 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: "Well f*** you then", although not exactly in those words. I would hope these places would at least carry disposable masks to offer people as most now will not expect to have to wear one. If they then refuse when offered that is their choice but I would be mighty pissed off at being refused service as I didn't have one on me and they weren't offering either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 China still taking its Covid approach very seriously, etc etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Elixir said: China still taking its Covid approach very seriously, etc etc. Never forget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Ukraine flag to show she's against authoritarianism, though. Definitely no hypocrisy at play to keep the grift going. Plus, there's always more about just how seriously China continues to take Covid: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) Is there really much point in this inquiry if the utter disaster that was 'lockdown' is forever ruled out as being 'public health' policy in a future pandemic? It would also help to have suitable healthcare capacity, adequate reserves of PPE for those who require it, and keep the pathogen out of care homes / test people prior to being moved there. It's not difficult stuff. Edited October 5, 2022 by Elixir 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 The inquiry is pointless unless it addresses the following: That there is seemingly absolutely no consequences for the "experts" that caused a panic response with their outrageous models and rhetoric. That the NHS is fundamentally broken and requires major optimisation and investment. That would require increased levels of taxation, though, so will almost certainly not happen. Absolutely everything that happened can be linked back to at least one of those two factors. Given the inquiry should be about making sure the response to future pandemics is not as disastrous as this one, It's also absolutely vital that it bins immediately the idea that it is/was possible to control the spread or prevent everyone catching an airborne virus, even if doing so upsets people. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 27 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: Given the inquiry should be about making sure the response to future pandemics is not as disastrous as this one, It's also absolutely vital that it bins immediately the idea that it is/was possible to control the spread or prevent everyone catching an airborne virus, even if doing so upsets people. Yup. More honesty and less fantasy island stuff from the outset also should have happened. It should have been made clear that in time, essentially every human on the planet would be exposed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 6 hours ago, oaksoft said: You can add the general population's pathetically childish inability to accept that people die as part of the cycle of life to that list. That drove politicians to make decisions based on saving their electoral skins. And the net result was a trashed economy in most developed nations for zero gain whatsoever. Yup. Death by natural causes by folk who were at death's door and would be pan breed in six months anyway. Think I'd rather a quick death by ole Rona than rotting away in a care home, not even aware that a fart would probably blow me over. There had also been a mild influenza season the winter prior to March 2020 making these punters ripe for harvesting, sad as that may be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, Elixir said: Yup. Death by natural causes by folk who were at death's door and would be pan breed in six months anyway. Think I'd rather a quick death by ole Rona than rotting away in a care home, not even aware that a fart would probably blow me over. There had also been a mild influenza season the winter prior to March 2020 making these punters ripe for harvesting, sad as that may be. Agree with your sentiment but the way you're referring to people's family members dying needs looked at. There's something about his thread either brings out the dark side or shows posters for what they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 There is nothing dark about 80+ year olds dying of natural causes. Things should have been done to try and prevent them catching it, as I outlined above, but if they do despite that then it is simply part of life. Deal with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elixir said: There is nothing dark about 80+ year olds dying of natural causes. Things should have been done to try and prevent them catching it, as I outlined above, but if they do despite that then it is simply part of life. Deal with it. No but phrases like "ripe for harvesting" make you look like a dick. Again, either brings out a dark side of you or that's what you actually are. Edited October 6, 2022 by jimbaxters 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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