Just take a moment to let this sink in. The government says we will be *allowed* to see some of our families for a few days over Christmas.

Allowed.

I can't be the only person who feels a bit queasy over this?
The 'killing granny' type replies are just... sigh.

Here's my position: elderly people should get a say in this.

If my grandparents decide a big family Christmas is worth the Covid risk, that should be their choice to make.

Not mine. Not yours. Not the government's.
Picture this: you are 82. You have moderate dementia which is in fairly fast decline. Right now you know your loved ones, and you have capacity to make decisions. In 12 months time this may not be the case.

Is it unreasonable for covid NOT to be the biggest concern for you?
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