TO THE POINT
Once a vaccine is developed, and safe to use with acceptable side effects, will anti-vacciners refuse to take it? If so, are they prepared to risk their health, their families and others from the virus?
Ken Martin, Waterloo
Now that a virus has shown us what going viral really looks like, perhaps social media could find a different term to indicate excessive republication.
Peter Waring, Eketahuna
The library is a far more important infrastructure project to focus on than the revamp of an already-fit for-purpose Frank Kitts Park. Come on, Wellington City Council, get your priorities right – library, water and waste water pipes must come first.
Catharine Underwood, Brooklyn
During the lockdown I have decided to read the Bible again and must say that it has given me a sense of hope and peace in these days of uncertainty and insecurity. Gordon Clout, Taupo¯
I’m a 90-year-old on my own but on the phone to friends and family who drop off supplies to my garage. I’ve read, heard of and experienced much kindness in the community. How’s this for an example. A day or so ago I had a phone call from a nice lady from Work and Income asking if I was OK and did I need anything. Those who say Covid-19 could recalibrate society as a whole and challenge priorities may well have a point.
L Munro, Raumati
The government has a controlling interest in Air New Zealand, so I would expect that in the current circumstances it will be calling the shots, including downsizing, and any flights undertaken will be at the behest of the Government.
Carole Naylor, Papakowhai
Is it possible that, after all this is over, those in charge will recognise how important the apparently lesser members of our communities are and pay them commensurate with their contribution to society? I would like to think that staff in emergency services, schools, caregivers, cleaners, shop assistants and many others we have just found that we cannot do without might be paid a more substantial proportion of our country’s wealth than they have been in the past.
Archie Kerr, Lower Hutt
Could joggers please be more considerate on the footpaths. I’ve found most women are, and give space, but a lot of others expect the walker to go on the road, not always easy if you are elderly or physically challenged! A few days ago I was walking uphill with my head down and did not see a jogger approach me. He passed within a metre and I got full blast of his hot breath. If I catch the virus he will be my first suspect.
Linda Gallagher, Ngaio
Winston Peters says ‘‘not at any cost’’ when businesses go under. A business can be resurrected but not a doctor or nurse’s life.
Steve Russell, Auckland
Are Wellington’s public toilets locked because they can’t be cleaned? There are little vehicles buzzing about with workers who deal with clearing rubbish. Couldn’t there be some others who keep the public toilets clean and tidy. It is likely that there are some who would like the work. There are people out on their solitary walks, there are joggers and cyclists, and there are bubbles of friends and relatives wandering about. What happens when somebody is ‘‘caught short’’. Let’s not think about it. The great plague in 17th century London was exacerbated by inadequate arrangements for disposing of excrement.
Sharon Ellis, Te Aro
The editorial claimed that David Clark ‘‘repeatedly’’ broke the rules of the lockdown (April 8). I’m not excusing his behaviour, but since when did twice become repeatedly?
Frank Tay, Christchurch