History tells us not to rush back
WHILST I would agree with the sentiment that another 12 months of our current States is worrying, I find it amusing that many writers are using the WW1 Spanish Flu outbreak as an example of elections being possible quickly post-outbreak.
The first wave of Spanish Flu was bad, but people thought it was over and tried to get back to normal far too early. The second wave killed many times more than the first, plus there was also a third wave, which, though less dramatic than the second, also killed more people than the first.
We are doing well with Covid-19 so far, but I reluctantly suggest that we should learn from the lessons of history and not assume we have won the battle yet. Yes, health systems have come a very long way since 1918-19, but those researching Covid-19 regularly warn it is something they have never encountered before. They may be ‘better’ equipped, but would never claim to be invincible.
We have got this far by listening to advice. Let the people who have got us this far and have been dealing with and studying all the different aspects stick with the job. New deputies would have a very steep learning curve to get to the same place and we need informed but quick responses to get the island back on its feet.
Anyone with ‘good ideas’ can always lobby deputies, publicize their ideas to engage the wider public... let’s stick with ‘Guernsey Together’ to engage everyone in finding the answers we need and maybe discover some even better people to stand for deputy next year.
CHRIS BROWN
The Boat Shed,
6 Bel Air Cottages,
Victoria Avenue,
St Sampson’s,
GY2 4AX.
boatshed@cwgsy.net