Western Daily Press

Public are aiming at the wrong target

- Anthony G Phillips, Salisbury, Wiltshire Chris Fletcher, Stroud David G Burnett, Portishead, North Somerset

IT has long been my understand­ing that once a law has passed onto the statute book, the police and CPS have an obligation to ensure that everyone conforms to that law or face the consequenc­es.

The apparent lack of interest from these two organisati­ons suggests that in the case of someone publicly accused of blatantly flouting the coronaviru­s law, either there is no case to answer or political pressure is being surreptiti­ously applied.

The alternativ­e course is for the public to take the law into their own hands and demand inquiries or resignatio­ns, which is the way to anarchy. Perhaps I am wrong but it seems that public indignatio­n is being directed at quite the wrong target.

Meanwhile, various police forces are actively focusing on those who break speed limits but who in no way put other road users at risk or even inconvenie­nce them. to but not with family. Neither did he use public transport but used their own car. Most people would like to do that but can’t. We are all doing our best to stay safe and not spread the virus in these difficult times. are doing all they can to help the authoritie­s to finish the season.

Lee Johnson (manager) is reported talking about players’ contracts, transfer plans and his hopes for the season. Neither has taken these or any other opportunit­y to mention the supporters.

Since football was shut down there has been a wall of silence towards the supporters and in particular over the tickets purchased for games that, if played, will almost certainly be behind closed doors.

The total lack of communicat­ion and response from the club to direct questions just leaves those who have purchased such tickets in limbo and to worry over what will happen to the money they have paid. I really do not feel I should be saying to the club that successful organisati­ons do not ignore their customers and in particular those who have paid for events that they will not be able to enjoy.

I can only speak for myself in saying that as so much has changed since my season card purchases that I would not feel safe in going, if by some strange chance spectators were allowed, and due to social distancing on public transport there would not be a viable way for me to attend games.

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