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Should the government be accountable for its coronavirus plans?

Let me try hard in this to say things that hopefully will be significant, and indeed thought-provoking, but that I hope people would not disagree with.. Just try reading these 8 headlines. If you agree with the headlines, then is that consistent with what you are posting or re-posting? 1, THIS TOPIC MATTERS At least 26,000 people have died and many more will die. If there are better ways to handle the crisis then it is valid to consider them. 2. GOVERNMENT HAS A DUTY The first duty of a Government is the safety and security of its citizens - it's not the duty of the citizens to look after the Government and keep it free from criticism. 3 THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A COUNTRY OF FREE SPEECH. Banning some reputable journalists, or all journalists, has no place in a democracy. Other countries without free speech are available if that's what you are looking for. 4. DEBATE THE TOPIC, NOT THE PERSON. "You're just saying that because you are" - pro-Tory, anti-

Can Christians have respect for authority when authority does not seem to command respect?

“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; “ Psalm 37 I am writing for those Christians who are concerned at deceit in our politics. If you accept political deceit then I do not know how to convince you, but this article will most likely not do that. But if you are concerned as I am, how do we reconcile that with respect for authority? How, for example,   do you respect authority if your figure of authority encourages you to drink disinfectant? A quick summary of what is covered in this 1800 words: ·          How do we have respect for authority when figures of authority do not command respect? ·          Can we understand how we reached this situation? ·           Are there such concerns in UK as well as USA? ·          Psalm 37 tells us not to fret, to refrain from anger. ·          There are voices arguing against making political capital out of this – which are intended to shore up support for the Government, i.e. to make