From 12th July, 2021, Australians in NSW will be required to use a code on their mobile phones to check in everywhere we go! If a person does not have a mobile phone, the retailer must provide an alternative such as a sheet of paper, or simply record name and some details. example - police state
Most other states of Australia have similar requirements, all enforced by wicked fines and an encouragement to citizens to inform on anyone not complying - reminiscent of other police states such as East Germany in the post war period, Stalin's Russia and present day Communist China.
The requirement to check in at pubs, restaurants and hairdressers - places where you spend some time - that was accepted by most of us. A nuisance, of course, and there was some non compliance, but nearly all of us went along with it. The difference now is that we are supposed to check in at every single shop we might visit, even if it is only to pick up a newspaper.
This is a terrible attack on our privacy and our liberty. I doubt there is a SINGLE OTHER COUNTRY in the world that has these onerous requirements.
I did not expect this to happen, simply because it is impractical, and will reduce the numbers of people shopping for pleasure - so reduced profit for retailers. and considerable damage to the economy, even more than what has already been done.
Like most things these days, the excuse is the Coronavirus pandemic. This disease has caused far less direct harm than it has caused indirect harm. It came from China, probably from a laboratory that was engaged in the reckless 'gain of function' research.
And then we followed the example of China with the lockdowns that have caused tremendous harm, even when the same effect can be achieved with less damage. It is like nuking a house to get rid of a mouse problem. It destroys quality of life. Restrictions on travel, both overseas and interstate, and at times, even restrictions on leaving your home. Wearing face-masks, and while that can be of some small use in crowded areas, it also means rebreathing your own expirations, which is not good for your health.
And cruel, cruel things, like a new mother being separated from her newborn baby. Like family being stopped from visiting sick or dying relatives. Like old people in Nursing Homes dying of despair when family no longer visit and they do not understand why.
There was once a government campaign aimed at improving health - 'Life, be in it."
Now the message is 'Life, better not to bother. Stay home."
"Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free..."
But - we are no longer free.
