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by UncleOxidant 1950 days ago
Totally agree. I see no reason why people think they have to take international flights at this point. Of course, if we had done what you're saying a year ago we wouldn't be in this mess.
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You really can't think of any reason someone would have to take an international flight, ever?

What about their visa expiring, them not being in their home country, them not having infinite unlimited free money to support themselves indefinitely in a country they have no right to work in?

What about having a severely ill relative? Funerals? Weddings?

There are over 40,000 Australians stranded around the world alone, and our population isn't that large. I was one of them until today.

Alot of people say what you said, when they really mean "I don't PERSONALLY" need to take any international flights.

I agree with Covid-zero as a policy. I do not agree with leaving a person stranded and stateless, or unable to travel for legitimate and important reasons.

So you are saying that we sacrificed long-term consequences for short-term gains? When did that ever happen? /s