bradenslen
bradenslen
To all the far-right politicians, billionaires, pundits and talking-heads that want the elderly to sacrifice themselves for the economy I have this response: You first. Go on, over the top, lead from the front. Show us how it’s done. Noblesse oblige We might follow, if you personal... ramblinggit.com
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johnjohnston
johnjohnston

@bradenslen 👍

We can no longer fail to notice those we have previously overlooked. The homeless – for whom the instruction to “stay home” means nothing – are thrown into sharp relief on our deserted streets. We suddenly see that those who are still working in public, risking their own health – the cashiers, couriers and nurses – are those paid a pittance and often with no contractual commitments from their employers. Never has it been so apparent that our society is built on exploitation

from: Three weeks of lockdown in Italy has given us vital perspective – and crumbs of comfort - The Guardian

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bradenslen
bradenslen

@johnjohnston Yes, you really start to notice who is still working, still putting themselves at risk and who are shouldering that risk for the rest of us.

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