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Disillusioned
As a responsible, proud citizen, I have defended the decisions of the federal and provincial governments regarding COVID-19, assuming they had the public’s best interests at heart.
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But after reading the article Those who can should wait for mRNA vaccine (May 4) that the National Advisory Council on Immunization is saying Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are “preferred,” I am disillusioned completely.
The first real sign of trouble was when the news media reported that thousands of East Indians were coming to Canada regularly and many were testing positive. The second blow to my confidence was Premier Doug Ford shutting down golf courses, of all things. There is no reason to shut down outdoor activities practiced carefully, and on top of that we desperately need the outlet for physical and mental health. I am not a golfer bu
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Golf not so bad
I take issue with columnist Jane Sims’ comparing student parties, the church in Aylmer and a golf course in her column Student parties shut down, but church, golf course defy rules (April 27).
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Golf is played outside, socially distanced with players walking. Many older players already are vaccinated. Students parties and the church involve people congregating inside, close together and spreading the virus.
It was short-sighted for the government to shut down playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts and golf courses. The walking trails are packed because people are looking for safe exercise outdoors. The majority of Londoners are following the restrictions but in the case of outdoor activities, it doesn’t make sense to restrict them. People will rebel and you are already seeing it with the Bridges golf course opening i