I agree absolutely and 100%! That's the very least the public could do. I was shocked at how many bus drivers have died (and healthcare workers, of course).
I don't think it should be either/or - there should be a monument to all those who kept going to keep us safe, and a support fund for families who've lost loved ones.
I would be happy to donate to both these causes, as I'm sure many others would.
maybe a decent wage rise would mean more than a monument ,Its like clapping ,at the end of this life will go back to normal and people will forget .Its human nature,but a gaurantee of a decent wage for all those who put their lives on the line would mean more than a plaque to most
You're right Paddyanne - an immediate pay rise is definitely due but it would also be a good thing to have more support for families who have lost loved ones where they have contributed to the general good.
We shouldn't need to do this. It isn't a 'war'. If they had the correct protection they wouldn't be dying. Isn't talk like this just drawing attention away from the fact that many of them still aren't adequately protected?
I totally agree with you Labaik. Unfortunately, those in power are more interested in deflecting attention from the PPE issue than they are saving the lives of the medics.