I have kept off for a couple of days because it was Christmas and I we have had the Gnome flu in the household. Started to feel a bit better but then read what has been going on. Oh dear...

Joe, yes, you can achieve a lot by less sinister means. I agree completely. But this is not what ake is proposing. He wants compulsory testing. Note that he has never answered the question of how he proposes to enforce this? While we are at it, how about finding out what these 'radical methods' he mentions are in more detail? See, testing alone cannot achieve anything. The test results must be acted upon. We need to ask ourselves the question, what actions will be taken?

So, ake, will you detail your plans to achieve compulsory testing and thereby eradicate the virus? Give us as much detail as you like. We all have strong stomachs.

BTW - I am far from your views of 'liberal'. I would quite happily accept cruel and harsh punishments for kiddy fiddlers and granny bashers. And you don't want to know what I have in mind for the little sods who keep stealing our solar lights.

DtG