The sun is shining and here in Crete it’s 9am. As I look out the window there is blue sky with wispy white clouds. Yes we are on holidays and relaxed, removed from the problems that are unfolding back in the U.K. Each day I have read with sadness the chaos that has overrun our island. I have stated quite clearly my disgust with the behaviour of people and their panic over fuel. Yet it comes as no great surprise, the British have a history of behaviour of this kind. I find it difficult to understand, although I speak from a position where I have no need to panic buy petrol or worry about getting to a job, pick up kids or drive to the supermarket. My life is simple. The pressures of people’s lives has increased exponentially, as the general standard of living has improved. I have said before that for the balance of living is wrong. We are living through an unprecedented time, which has been stressful and difficult for everyone. Capitalism and a free market, have there advantages but there are huge disadvantages as well. The ability to react fast is hampered by too many factions, all wanting their say. Rarely do we find fast responses that benefit us all. The pandemic was an example of collective responsibility but it still was poorly managed and many deaths could have been prevented. It is no surprise that the population reacts badly when further media hyped bad news sends them into a frenzy? I am sure we are not alone in our anger, over the way our government has handled most things, many other European nations are expressing the same anger! Fundamental changes are required both politically and socially, we cannot continue the same way we do now. If you keep doing the same things you will keep getting the sam results!
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