It is with both a light heart and a very sad heart that I have written this article. The "Thought Police" have entered our minds and invaded our lives and walking up the steps to the Mobile Library will be the least of our worries. Will the free choice of books and what we read become a privilege and be at the whim of not only the librarian but the government?
I am sure many of you have had someone look at them with that accusing look in their eye , then said something rude and impolite about not wearing a mask. I have had that happen to me. We have a mobile library in our area that a kind and thoughtful Council has provided to help out the oldies or the people without transport . A country service which is appreciated by all who attend.
But several months ago when they brought in Mandatory mask wearing and signing in at the doors of places we visit for groceries or purchasing some items it all changed. I have never worn a mask. This particular day I went to the mobile library stepped inside and was told in a very rude voice …" Redhead, what do you think you are doing? You haven't got a mask on , and I didn't see you sign in, you can't come in , tut tut.. you should know better and a few more words along the same lines.
As you know I live at the beach, live a very isolated life , no husband now, do not go to any gatherings .
I exercise with the dog and breath nice fresh salty air. Most of my friends have all departed from this world but my neighbours are all healthy the same as I am. I have since got an exemption from the mask wearing , and strangely enough the person in question who was so overbearingly rude to me greeted me last time with politeness and I felt almost as if she had been told off. Maybe she had used the same tactics to some one else and was reported to her Council and she was asked to stop being so rude.
What concerns me is not the fact that she was being a bully but that I will never forget the way she spoke to me and perhaps others who are in a similar position to me. I have slight asthma problems especially if it is cold. How many people have had an experience of being told off .. how many felt it was uncalled for .. as if life at the moment is not restrictive enough that we are left with that bitter taste in the mouth . Some people love the power to throw their weight around .. as the saying goes...
I will admit that I perhaps should have applied earlier for the exemption .. but … in all honesty could not the assistant in the Mobile Library have been more polite. This is what on a larger scale has been going on in this beautiful Country of ours , Premiers who think they are God , who have the power to behave like a demi God and demand all sorts of restrictions without thinking of the consequences . Look at what has happened to our children and teenagers , no school , no mates to play with, no interaction with friends. Locked up in a lot of cases in small apartments looking out windows. They cannot even go to the library.
The most pathetic sight one can see is a little girl or boy on their own looking out of an upstairs window
I will say it again and repeat it again, there is nothing like fresh air , exercise, sport and good company to keep us healthy and happy. Throw in polite and helpful behaviour from people in all walks of life that can make your life more pleasant … that is all we ask for … Australia local and Federal governments … get back to grass roots and think of the people and not about the power you have to destroy their lives and their livelihood.
What we are seeing now is a Police FORCE where even some if its members are saying enough is enough.
They will not continue to serve in a Force that does not care for its people that uses rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to instil fear and compliance , who would have thought 2 years ago we would be reduced to seeing this dreadful behaviour.
Once upon a time we spoke out if we saw someone ill treating a child or an animal , now we have to put up with rudeness, overbearing behaviour , bullying and even be afraid to stick up for our rights. Well , not me , I will try to stay with my principles , be helpful, polite and say what I think , speak out if I see cruel behaviour and wish I could say something that would stop those who have joined the "mob" and think bullying is great fun.
I want Australia back. Not this one masquerading as Australia.
Why is this age restricted? Too true?
At the moment all I can think is .. We have to see a change before it is too late , see someone take the helm and protect our rights as individuals , stop the appalling behaviour of some members of the Police force and see some improvement in everyone's life.
I think it is time to tell our governments to take their masks off and show their real faces. If we don't. they will be checking what books we read and the nasty librarian will be the least of our worries.
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